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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Manager, Interconnection Services - WECC Date: Jul 20, 2026 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 96329 Position Specific Description The Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA). Key Skills and Experience: Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external Subject Matter Experts to complete comprehensive technical analysis A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets Job Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to conduct interconnection analysis using PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN. Perform prospecting studies to identify the optimal locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines. Maintain proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria Perform network upgrade cost estimates for proposed projects Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results Participate in negotiations with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections. Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making. Perform other job-related duties as assigned Other Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience and working relationship with California ISO and / or other utilities in the Western United States (CA, AZ, NV, NM, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT and CO) in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus in grid reliability. Experience in steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability analyses using industry tools such as PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and automation Location: Juno Beach, FL Headquarters preferred. Hybrid or remote considered Job Overview Job Duties & Responsibilities Negotiates agreements Reviews documents for technical accuracy Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling Reviews market changes, policies, and laws Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Experience: 3+ years Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree The estimated base pay for this position is $135,200.00to $202,800.00per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training. NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. 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