Interconnection Manager

Exciting opportunity to join an established privately-backed solar developer & operator as an Interconnection Manager. Summary: Lead interconnection activities across the Distributed Generation solar portfolio and support select utility-scale projects. Manage Interconnection from early-stage feasibility and queue strategy through utility studies, Interconnection agreements, energization, and COD. Key Responsibilities Lead DG project interconnection strategy, including POI, feeder/substation capacity evaluation, hosting capacity analysis, costs, schedules, and upgrade risks. Manage interconnection applications and queues, including pre-applications, queue positions study milestones, deposits, and deadlines. Coordinate utility studies and review results, upgrade scopes, costs, timelines, and project risks. Coordinate POI requirements, protection equipment requirements, metering, SCADA, and other tility-interface equipment with Engineering and EPC contractors. Track utility design and construction schedules and coordinate energization, witness testing, and PTO. Manage interconnection readiness for NTP and COD milestones and maintain portfolio-level interconnection status, cost, schedule, and risk tracking. Serve as the primary point of contact and maintain relationships with utilities across the portfolio. Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in DG interconnection processes, specifically pertaining to renewable energy/solar/BESS projects. Experience with transmission interconnection and/or utility-scale renewable energy projects is a plus, but not required. Electrical Engineering (or related technical degree) preferred. Experience managing interconnection applications, queues, utility studies, and agreements. Experience working across multiple utility territories and markets across the US, with a strong understanding of different utility processes, requirements, and interconnection frameworks. Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, small company environment with evolving processes and multiple concurrent projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr