Vice President, Transmission and Interconnection

Description

• Develop and execute transmission strategies to support Aypa Power's project portfolio, including utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects;
• Lead the development of power flow models and conduct transmission studies to evaluate project feasibility and optimize grid integration;
• Monitor and analyze market trends, regulatory changes, and policy developments that impact transmission and interconnection opportunities;
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of transmission engineers and analysts;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, engineering, finance, and operations, to ensure transmission strategies are aligned with overall project and business goals;
• Oversee interconnection processes across multiple ISOs/RTOs, ensuring timely, reliable, and cost-effective grid connections;
• Represent Aypa in industry forums, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory proceedings related to transmission and interconnection;

Requirements

• Proficiency in power systems modeling and tools such as PSSE, PowerWorld, PROMOD, Plexos, TARA, or similar;
• 10+ years of experience in the power or energy industry with a strong focus on transmission planning, or interconnection strategy;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical approach to decision-making.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Economics, or a related field; Master's degree (e.g., Power Systems, MBA, or Public Policy) strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated expertise with RTO/ISO markets (e.g., CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO), including interconnection queue management, LGIA negotiation, and stakeholder processes;
• Strong understanding of FERC regulations, market design, LMP pricing, congestion, curtailment, and basis risk as they relate to utility-scale renewable and storage projects;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with external parties such as RTOs, utilities, and consultants;
• Proven experience developing and using custom models/tools for forecasting, congestion analysis, or financial risk evaluation in wholesale electricity markets;
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence, including the evaluation of interconnection positions, basis risk, and market fit;
• Experience presenting to and representing companies before ISOs, utilities, and regulatory stakeholders;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance