Senior Interconnection Manager

Our client is hiring a manager or Senior Manager, Interconnection to lead all aspects of the generation interconnection process — from coordinating studies and managing applications to negotiating agreements and supporting construction for renewable energy projects nationwide.

This position reports directly to the Director of Transmission & Interconnection and will work closely with the company’s asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.

• Coordinate with utilities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to obtain necessary interconnection approvals.
• Ensure timely execution of study agreements, deposits, and study fee payments.
• Provide analysis and feedback to internal site selection processes to identify feasible transmission locations aligned with queue application windows.
• Coordinate with transmission consultants to develop technical application packages.
• Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiation, execution, and milestone tracking
• Scoping and study meetings
• Manage and lead the generation interconnection process for utility-scale solar, storage, and natural gas projects, including:
• Submit interconnection applications to ISOs and utilities.
• Interconnection study and agreement processes
• Communication of study results and EPC milestone tracking
• Provide interconnection support for project acquisitions, financing activities, and due diligence.
• Track key interconnection milestones, including:
• Study agreement execution and funding
• Participate in ISO/PTO generation interconnection forums and other stakeholder meetings; communicate key industry updates to executive leadership.
• Support coordination for co-located generation projects with data center campuses.
• Manage consultants and service providers, including work order approvals and scope oversight.
• Collaborate with internal Land Acquisition, Engineering, Permitting, EPC, and Operations teams to develop a robust pipeline of renewable projects.
• Maintain and update company tracking tools to ensure milestone accuracy and performance visibility.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline (preferred).

Experience using project management software and tracking systems.

The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of the generation interconnection process and related engineering for solar, energy storage, and natural gas projects. This role requires deep knowledge of FERC large generator interconnection processes and tariff requirements, experience supporting early-stage development of utility-scale projects, and strong familiarity with interconnection and power flow studies.

5+ years of professional experience, preferably within the renewable energy industry.

Ability to work on-site at least 3 days per week on site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deficiency corrections