Interconnection Manager

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Grid Integration Group

The Grid Integration group is responsible for siting and interconnecting the AES Clean Energy portfolio to transmission systems across the United States. The group consists of an Interconnection team, High Voltage Engineering team, SCADA/Communications team, and a Transmission Strategy team.

Interconnection Manager (WECC)

AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced interconnection professional to manage the WECC interconnection team and all facets of the interconnection process within.

The primary responsibilities of this role are:

• Manage the WECC Interconnection Engineers and support their personal and professional development; strategic analysis of the interconnection procedures, queue and distribution system in a given RTO/ISO to formulate and steer greenfield project siting.
• Manage the team in preparation of interconnection requests through to implementing the Interconnection Agreement with the most favorable terms possible.

The Manager, Interconnection (WECC) is the team lead for all WECC interconnection requests and works multi-functionally with the broader regional Development and Execution teams to optimize the position throughout the project lifecycle.

The preferred candidate is well suited for leadership responsibilities and is expected to manage interconnection engineers and analysts on the interconnection team. Additional responsibilities during the execution stage of the projects includes monitoring the progress of required system upgrades and identifying creative mitigation solutions when needed within the applicable tariff and process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Manager, Interconnection (WECC) will lead the WECC Interconnection team in all interconnection activities through the full life cycle of development and execution of projects.
• The position will both lead and support as needed by internal partners leading to the successful execution of both new and acquired projects across the United States. Some travel required (~20%).
• Support greenfield development: review system analysis, provide estimated budget and schedule of study process, managing internal and external parties on preparation of technical materials, provide viability feedback to management to support any financial approvals needed. Present and support new ideas and opportunities for new strategic endeavors.
• Interconnection study process: support the DG team's review and analysis of utility report scope of work, cost, and schedule; help identify cost or time saving alternatives, tracking and reporting efficiencies throughout the process, help negotiate and complete interconnection agreements and engineering and procurement agreements as needed to keep projects on schedule.
• Implementation of portfolio projects: lead and/or assist internal groups to complete results required by transmission owners to construct interconnection facilities, integrate schedules of TO into AES Clean Energy construction schedule. Manage direct reports in the day to day tasks required to manage the interconnection process. Create and manage day to day task tracking tools to assist in project management. Create and present periodic reports to management and other internal teams. Provide and assist with alternative process efficiencies when needed.

Desired Skills and Expertise:

• Ability to analyze power flow and system impact studies for interconnection of utility scale solar, wind, and battery storage generating facilities.
• Familiarity with the interconnection request package and all items required for submission.
• Familiarity with transmission systems and transmission expansion plans in US.
• Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Generator Interconnection Procedures for assigned region(s).
• Project management experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' work history in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning. Previous employment or experience working with a utility TRO/ISO, or consultants providing services within the targeted footprint is strongly preferred.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $158,000 and $198,050/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.