Interconnection Specialist

Interconnection Specialist
Remote
Duration: initial 12 month contract (W2, not eligible for C2C)
Pay: $44-49/hr

The Interconnection Manager will oversee and coordinate interconnection activities for utility-scale energy projects, managing queue positions and ensuring all contractual and technical requirements are met from initial application through Commercial Operation Date (COD).

This role will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Independent System Operators (ISOs), Transmission Owners (TOs), Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) counterparties, and internal project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Interconnection Agreements (IAs) for assigned regions.
• Develop comprehensive deliverables lists and manage submission timelines in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Transmission Owners (TOs), Independent System Operators (ISOs), and PPA counterparties to ensure all requirements for physical interconnection, initial synchronization, and Commercial Operation are satisfied.
• Manage and monitor interconnection queue positions, including tracking key milestones and deadlines.
• Stay current on changes to ISO interconnection processes, tariffs, and regulatory requirements, communicating updates to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure technical requirements outlined in PPAs and IAs are incorporated into plant design.
• Coordinate joint testing activities and serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external transmission entities.
• Oversee interconnection-related activities involving telemetry, back-feed, initial synchronization, and COD.
• Prepare weekly status reports outlining deliverable progress, outstanding submittals, and critical path items.
• Monitor and provide monthly reporting on interconnection queue milestones and project progress.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing contractual requirements and deliverables within the electric power or energy industry.
• Familiarity with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Interconnection Agreements (IAs).
• Experience with contract drafting, negotiation, review, or implementation related to the electric power grid industry.
• Knowledge of ISO tariffs, pro forma agreements, and non-pro forma contracts.
• Understanding of FERC and NERC standards and regulations related to transmission and interconnection.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage complex deliverables and critical deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly when working with external transmission entities, operators, and offtakers.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, communication protocols, and integration requirements between multiple parties.
• Understanding of electrical metering equipment, systems, and concepts.

Preferred Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Relevant professional experience in utility-scale energy project development, grid interconnection, or interconnection management.
• Experience working directly with ISOs, Transmission Owners, utilities, and Power Purchase Agreement counterparties.

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