Interconnection Analyst

As an Interconnection Analyst, you will navigate the technical and regulatory aspects of utility interconnection for renewable energy and energy storage projects. Leveraging 4–8 years of experience in interconnection processes, you will prepare and review interconnection packages, analyse utility and regulatory guidelines (FERC, PJM, NYISO, SPP, ERCOT), and evaluate transmission and distribution tariffs, costs, and timelines. This role focuses on supporting both front-of-the-meter (FTM) and behind-the-meter (BTM) projects across RTO regions while optimizing strategies for grid integration and state incentive programs.

Application Preparation and Coordination

Technical Analysis and Strategy Development

• Evaluate interconnection system costs and recommend schedule adjustments aligned with project development timelines.
• Foster collaboration by facilitating the exchange of technical information across engineering, development, and legal teams.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain regular communication with team members to align project objectives.
• Stay updated on utility, commission, and regulatory standards to ensure compliance.
• Conduct in-depth technical reviews of utility study reports and integrated resource plans (IRPs).
• Navigate, interpret, and apply utility documentation and policy frameworks, including SERC, CERC, or international regulatory guidelines.
• Identify optimal interconnection strategies using system impact study reports and grid/hosting capacity insights.
• Track and oversee interconnection studies, applications, and follow-up requirements for the project portfolio.
• Prepare, review, and validate interconnection packages to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Understand and manage interconnection requirements, processes, timelines, and tariff rules across relevant RTOs/ISOs.
• Coordinate applications with internal teams, consultants, utilities, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to ensure timely application submissions and strategy optimization.
• Contract and manage consultants for injection analysis, technical design, and other deliverables.
• Navigate, interpret, and apply utility documentation and policy frameworks, including guidelines from SPP, WECC, SERC, FERC, and CERC.
• Provide insights to inform project planning, future project opportunities, and technical strategies.
• Review and peer-audit engineering designs and technical data to support application completeness.
• Provide interconnection expertise for site selection, bid proposals, project financing, and project handoffs to execution teams.
• Assist in responding to regulatory queries and ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
• Analyse interconnection results, interpret study reports, and provide actionable technical recommendations.
• Review and ensure compliance with utility and commission guidance documents.
• Support negotiations of technical terms in interconnection agreements.
• Serve as the primary technical lead and point of contact with ISOs, RTOs, utilities, and transmission service providers for interconnection activities.

Minimum 4+ years of experience with transmission and distribution planning, managing the interconnection of renewable energy power facilities, with experience in the ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, SouthEast, MISO and CAISO markets.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (EE) is mandatory

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioural Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Management experience a plus.
• Experience in managing design projects from conception to implementation
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Understanding of solar energy systems and their integration into existing infrastructure
• Ability to coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders
• Must be a go-getter with an enterprising attitude

The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Spot Recognition bonus for exceptional performance
• Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Long Term Incentive policy
• Medical Insurance for the employee and family
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader