Interconnection Manager

AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced interconnection professional to manage the WECC interconnection team and all facets of the interconnection process within. Responsibilities 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. Lead the WECC Interconnection team in all interconnection activities through the full life cycle of development and execution of projects. 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, and 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, track and report efficiencies throughout the process, and help negotiate and complete interconnection agreements and engineering and procurement agreements as needed to keep projects on schedule. Implement 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 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, and 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 the U.S. 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 target footprint is strongly preferred. The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $158,000 and $198,050 per year, with base pay offered varying depending on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package also includes an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and parental leave). AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr