Interconnection Specialist, Advisor at Engie North America Inc. in Houston, TX | USD113,900-174,570 | Kablio

Role

Description

interconnection

feasibility studies

risk control

poi screening

grid modeling

deliverability strategy

Represent ENGIE in industry advocacy groups
Coordinate feasibility, system impact, and facility studies with internal modelers and external PTOs/ISOs
Risk & Cost Control: Provide executive-level briefings on queue/study status, upgrade exposure (LDNU/ADNU), schedule risks, and mitigation strategies
Coordinate internally across development, engineering, M&A, and finance teams
Maintain upgrade and schedule risk registers; present mitigation strategies such as portfolio routing, alternative POIs, and phased development
Ensure compliance with FERC orders and NERC standards
Guide Point of Interconnection (POI) and route screening in collaboration with modeling teams
Lead external engagement with PTOs/ISOs, utilities, and consultants
Collaborate with grid and production cost modeling analysts to assess project impacts
Negotiate commercial terms of Interconnection Agreements, including milestones, security, provisional service options, and outage/energization coordination
Stay informed on national renewable energy trends and opportunities
Advise on injection capabilities and queue optimization strategies
Plan and manage TPD retention strategies, affidavit packages, and timing relative to PPA milestones
Strategic Queue Positioning: Secure viable queue positions with clear critical-path schedules, deposits, and commercial readiness milestones tracked and delivered on time
Manage cluster and independent study processes, validations, and stakeholder meetings
Lead CAISO/WECC interconnection requests, including application submissions, fee/deposit management, and milestone tracking
Align FCDS/Partial deliverability strategies with offtake requirements
Communicate macro-level changes (e.g., queue reforms, transmission projects, retirements, generation additions) to affected stakeholders
Deliverability Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to win and retain TPD allocations, and plan for Full Capacity Deliverability Status (FCDS) or Partial Deliverability to support Resource Adequacy (RA)-eligible offtake
Analyze thermal, voltage, and stability results; assess upgrade assignability, cost reasonableness, and reconfiguration options to reduce scope
Support utility negotiations for interconnection agreements, project scheduling, and site acquisition
Interconnection Agreements: Lead negotiation and coordination of Interconnection Agreements and associated network upgrades through handoff at Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Requirements

bachelor’s

7 years

renewables

project management

powerflow

caiso

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical field, along with at minimum seven (7) years experience in utility-scale renewables or transmission & distribution (T&D), including direct ownership of interconnection workstreams. CAISO and WECC experience highly preferred
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to prioritize critical-path tasks, manage multiple workstreams, and operate independently within a large, matrixed organization
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Proven commercial acumen with a proven track record of translating study outcomes into upgrade cost ranges, contingencies, and hedging strategies aligned with offtake RA requirements
Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships across internal teams and external partners, and represent ENGIE effectively in collaborative environments
Technical expertise in interpreting and challenging Powerflow results, including consultant work product, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
High attention to detail and a proactive, results-oriented approach to gathering and synthesizing required information to support decision-making, managing priorities, and driving progress independently within a large, matrixed organization

Benefits

This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

11 GW Renewables

Grid-Scale Assets

Manages significant capacity of renewable energy infrastructure across North America.

#2 Global PPA Rank

Power Purchase Agreements

Achieved a top global ranking in 2021, reflecting strong market presence in renewable energy contracts.

Weaves decades of energy heritage into every clean-energy project.
Manages over multi billion dollar operations across renewable energy sectors.
Projects range from community solar + storage to large-scale wind and solar farms.
Provides end-to-end services from development to asset management.
Specializes in renewable energy solutions, networks, storage, and flexible generation.
Partners deeply with local communities, campuses, cities, and industrial clients.

Culture + Values

Bold – act with conviction, dare to try
Open – believe in our collective strength
Demanding – willing to go the extra mile
Caring – build an environment based on trust and respect
Collaborate: Transcending our own priorities to put the Group’s interests first; bringing together the business and functional objectives; working in networks beyond our reporting lines
Commit to deliver: committing to delivering ambitious results; over‑achieving rather than over‑promising; doing what we say, and endorsing responsibility in action
Focus on business: reinforcing business mindset and focusing on performance management; designing profitable solutions; managing complexity internally to make things easy for customers
Engage: embodying ENGIE’s purpose and taking the strategy onboard; creating the conditions for enthusiasm; fueling our energy and pride
Prioritize: aligning with strategic objectives and road maps, and focusing on priorities; making choices and sticking to them; giving meaning to actions

Environment + Sustainability

45 Mt CO₂-eq

CO₂ Reduction Target

Target to help customers reduce emissions annually.

80 GW

Renewable Energy Target

Installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

230 g CO₂

Carbon Intensity Goal

Carbon intensity reduction target for energy production.

100% Suppliers

Sustainable Procurement

Ensure all preferred suppliers meet Science Based Targets by 2025.

Committed to carbon neutrality for all activities by 2045
Global ambition: Net zero carbon target by 2045 in all areas
Workforce ways of working net zero target by 2045
Strategic decarbonization levers: low-carbon electricity, energy networks, energy efficiency services; industrial approach to energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

2020

Advanced DEI Activities

Advanced activities to affect positive change in diversity, equity, and inclusion across the business.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Engaged Certified Suppliers

Engaged minority-, women-, veteran-, disability-, LGBTQ-, and small business-certified suppliers.

Global DEI roadmap across five dimensions: Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities, Generations, Origins
Strategic DEI model: Educate – Embed – Evaluate
Core DEI elements: Employee Resource Groups; Mindful Leadership; Culture Council
Employee-reported culture driven by truly diverse and collaborative teams
Supplier diversity: at least one diverse supplier available in every sourcing category; internal certified supplier library
Partnered with universities (Howard, Tulane, Prairie View A&M, Rice) and K–12 institutions to broaden internships and STEM learning opportunities
Equity defined as fairness in practices, policies, and systems; employees evaluated based on performance, leadership potential, behaviors, and competencies
Inclusion defined as creating a work environment where differences are valued, respected, and leveraged as a business enabler

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Role

Description

interconnection

feasibility studies

risk control

poi screening

grid modeling

deliverability strategy

Represent ENGIE in industry advocacy groups
Coordinate feasibility, system impact, and facility studies with internal modelers and external PTOs/ISOs
Risk & Cost Control: Provide executive-level briefings on queue/study status, upgrade exposure (LDNU/ADNU), schedule risks, and mitigation strategies
Coordinate internally across development, engineering, M&A, and finance teams
Maintain upgrade and schedule risk registers; present mitigation strategies such as portfolio routing, alternative POIs, and phased development
Ensure compliance with FERC orders and NERC standards
Guide Point of Interconnection (POI) and route screening in collaboration with modeling teams
Lead external engagement with PTOs/ISOs, utilities, and consultants
Collaborate with grid and production cost modeling analysts to assess project impacts
Negotiate commercial terms of Interconnection Agreements, including milestones, security, provisional service options, and outage/energization coordination
Stay informed on national renewable energy trends and opportunities
Advise on injection capabilities and queue optimization strategies
Plan and manage TPD retention strategies, affidavit packages, and timing relative to PPA milestones
Strategic Queue Positioning: Secure viable queue positions with clear critical-path schedules, deposits, and commercial readiness milestones tracked and delivered on time
Manage cluster and independent study processes, validations, and stakeholder meetings
Lead CAISO/WECC interconnection requests, including application submissions, fee/deposit management, and milestone tracking
Align FCDS/Partial deliverability strategies with offtake requirements
Communicate macro-level changes (e.g., queue reforms, transmission projects, retirements, generation additions) to affected stakeholders
Deliverability Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to win and retain TPD allocations, and plan for Full Capacity Deliverability Status (FCDS) or Partial Deliverability to support Resource Adequacy (RA)-eligible offtake
Analyze thermal, voltage, and stability results; assess upgrade assignability, cost reasonableness, and reconfiguration options to reduce scope
Support utility negotiations for interconnection agreements, project scheduling, and site acquisition
Interconnection Agreements: Lead negotiation and coordination of Interconnection Agreements and associated network upgrades through handoff at Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Requirements

bachelor’s

7 years

renewables

project management

powerflow

caiso

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical field, along with at minimum seven (7) years experience in utility-scale renewables or transmission & distribution (T&D), including direct ownership of interconnection workstreams. CAISO and WECC experience highly preferred
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to prioritize critical-path tasks, manage multiple workstreams, and operate independently within a large, matrixed organization
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Proven commercial acumen with a proven track record of translating study outcomes into upgrade cost ranges, contingencies, and hedging strategies aligned with offtake RA requirements
Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships across internal teams and external partners, and represent ENGIE effectively in collaborative environments
Technical expertise in interpreting and challenging Powerflow results, including consultant work product, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
High attention to detail and a proactive, results-oriented approach to gathering and synthesizing required information to support decision-making, managing priorities, and driving progress independently within a large, matrixed organization

Benefits

This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

11 GW Renewables

Grid-Scale Assets

Manages significant capacity of renewable energy infrastructure across North America.

#2 Global PPA Rank

Power Purchase Agreements

Achieved a top global ranking in 2021, reflecting strong market presence in renewable energy contracts.

Weaves decades of energy heritage into every clean-energy project.
Manages over multi billion dollar operations across renewable energy sectors.
Projects range from community solar + storage to large-scale wind and solar farms.
Provides end-to-end services from development to asset management.
Specializes in renewable energy solutions, networks, storage, and flexible generation.
Partners deeply with local communities, campuses, cities, and industrial clients.

Culture + Values

Bold – act with conviction, dare to try
Open – believe in our collective strength
Demanding – willing to go the extra mile
Caring – build an environment based on trust and respect
Collaborate: Transcending our own priorities to put the Group’s interests first; bringing together the business and functional objectives; working in networks beyond our reporting lines
Commit to deliver: committing to delivering ambitious results; over‑achieving rather than over‑promising; doing what we say, and endorsing responsibility in action
Focus on business: reinforcing business mindset and focusing on performance management; designing profitable solutions; managing complexity internally to make things easy for customers
Engage: embodying ENGIE’s purpose and taking the strategy onboard; creating the conditions for enthusiasm; fueling our energy and pride
Prioritize: aligning with strategic objectives and road maps, and focusing on priorities; making choices and sticking to them; giving meaning to actions

Environment + Sustainability

45 Mt CO₂-eq

CO₂ Reduction Target

Target to help customers reduce emissions annually.

80 GW

Renewable Energy Target

Installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

230 g CO₂

Carbon Intensity Goal

Carbon intensity reduction target for energy production.

100% Suppliers

Sustainable Procurement

Ensure all preferred suppliers meet Science Based Targets by 2025.

Committed to carbon neutrality for all activities by 2045
Global ambition: Net zero carbon target by 2045 in all areas
Workforce ways of working net zero target by 2045
Strategic decarbonization levers: low-carbon electricity, energy networks, energy efficiency services; industrial approach to energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

2020

Advanced DEI Activities

Advanced activities to affect positive change in diversity, equity, and inclusion across the business.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Engaged Certified Suppliers

Engaged minority-, women-, veteran-, disability-, LGBTQ-, and small business-certified suppliers.

Global DEI roadmap across five dimensions: Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities, Generations, Origins
Strategic DEI model: Educate – Embed – Evaluate
Core DEI elements: Employee Resource Groups; Mindful Leadership; Culture Council
Employee-reported culture driven by truly diverse and collaborative teams
Supplier diversity: at least one diverse supplier available in every sourcing category; internal certified supplier library
Partnered with universities (Howard, Tulane, Prairie View A&M, Rice) and K–12 institutions to broaden internships and STEM learning opportunities
Equity defined as fairness in practices, policies, and systems; employees evaluated based on performance, leadership potential, behaviors, and competencies
Inclusion defined as creating a work environment where differences are valued, respected, and leveraged as a business enabler

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