Commercial Solar Interconnection Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Commercial Solar Interconnection Specialist
About Buffalo Solar

Buffalo Solar is a commercial solar EPC specializing in distributed generation and battery energy storage systems throughout New York. We design, engineer, and deliver commercial rooftop solar projects ranging from approximately 50 kW to 2 MW.

Position Summary

We're looking for a technically minded professional who understands commercial utility interconnection—not just project coordination.

This role owns the technical and administrative execution of utility interconnection from application through Permission to Operate (PTO). You'll work directly with utilities, engineers, AHJs, and project teams to navigate utility requirements, technical reviews, supplemental studies, protection requirements, metering configurations, and commissioning. 

What You'll Do

• Prepare and manage utility interconnection applications for commercial solar and solar + storage projects. 
• Review utility requirements, study comments, supplemental review requests, and technical feedback. 
• Coordinate utility deliverables including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, relay settings, metering details, and protection documentation. 
• Interface directly with NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid, utilities, consulting engineers, and AHJs. 
• Coordinate witness testing, commissioning activities, and Permission to Operate (PTO). 
• Track project milestones while identifying technical risks before they impact construction. 
• Continuously improve Buffalo Solar's interconnection standards, documentation, and workflows. 

What We're Looking For

• Experience with commercial distributed generation interconnection. 
• Working knowledge of utility application requirements and approval processes. 
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical plans, protection requirements, and metering configurations. 
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their impact on utility review and controls. 
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Preferred Experience

• Commercial solar projects (50 kW–2 MW). 
• NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid, or other New York utility territories. 
• CESIR studies, supplemental review, relay coordination, witness testing, and PTO documentation. 
• Understanding of IEEE 1547, distributed generation interconnection standards, and utility protection philosophy. 

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, understands electrical power systems, and wants to become an expert in utility interconnection—not someone looking for a traditional administrative project coordination role.

Buffalo Solar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.