Director – Solar/Wind Interconnection Transmission – Remote Based
Piper Maddox is currently engaged in a search with a forward-thinking company growing rapidly in the Utility-Scale sphere. You will join the team as the Subject Matter Expert for all things Interconnection Transmission related mainly to Wind Projects.
In this role, you will be working on the interconnection process (Working with 3rd party consultancies)
You will lead the strategic planning and manage the interconnection process for utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, and battery storage) from early-stage development through construction and operations
The ideal candidate would have:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or Business Administration preferred
- 10+ years of experience in interconnection & transmission in U.S. power markets, with a minimum of 7 years of utility-scale IPP renewable energy projects; must have wind energy project experience
- Support project development & origination using analytical tools and methods to determine optimum interconnection strategy identifying key risks and opportunities
- Lead all aspects of the interconnection process with ISO/RTO, including schedule, milestones, and deliverables
- Anticipate cost and schedule risks, working with Management on solutions to mitigate risks and accelerate schedule when possible
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary team for generation interconnection technical studies and submissions to utilities, engaging consultants as appropriate to anticipate, validate, and influence study results
- Assist Commercial team in congestion and curtailment analysis.
- Participate in technical and policy committees, and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, utilities, and transmission service providers to gain knowledge, influence policy decisions, and advocate for renewable energy projects
On offer is the following:
- This role is remote-based and offers a competitive salary and bonus
- 401k with company contribution
- Health and dental insurance
- Employer-paid Short -Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Flex PTO policy