Senior Interconnection Engineer

Description

This critical hire will be part of the Arevon Interconnection team and will report to the Interconnection Manager. The Senior Interconnection Engineer will spearhead interconnection efforts from early-stage development through construction and into commercial operation. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external parties to ensure that all projects meet the interconnection requirements of the balancing authorities they are connecting to. The candidate will also manage various consultants throughout the interconnection process, from pre-application stages to the execution of interconnection agreements.

• Assist the Project Engineering team and Project Managers with design, construction, and commissioning deliverables.
• Stay current on new and emerging technologies and policies at ISOs/RTOs.
• Manage interconnection activities and track requirements for interconnection studies and applications.
• Support negotiations for technical studies and interconnection agreements.
• Oversee consultants' work on interconnection applications, modeling, and studies.
• Support the Origination team with bid activities, including preparing technical documents for RFPs.
• Develop and implement new methodologies, tools, and procedures to improve efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate and coordinate with Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISOs/RTOs), transmission providers, and utilities to ensure project interconnections are cost-effective.
• Develop and manage interconnection schedules, ensuring all milestones are achieved.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend complex interconnection study reports and communicate their impact on projects.
• Proficiency with software used in interconnection studies, such as PSS/E, PSCAD, and PSLF.
• In-depth knowledge of interconnection procedures at utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and transmission providers.
• 3 - 5 years of experience as an Senior Interconnection Engineer/Interconnection Engineer in the renewable energy industry, utility, or RTO/ISO environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with external and internal customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• BS in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

We believe you should love what you do and love where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.

• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Environment
• 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Compensation and Incentives

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance