Director of Interconnection

Director, InterconnectionRemote, US | Full-timeA well-established independent power producer is hiring a Director of Interconnection to own its interconnection function across a multi-GW pipeline of utility-scale wind, solar and storage projects in the US and Canada.This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role. You’ll be the company’s go-to expert on generator interconnection and transmission. You’ll steer projects from queue entry through COD, shape portfolio strategy with executive leadership, and build out the team.What you’ll doOwn interconnection strategy across the portfolio, including POI selection, queue management and transmission access, and advise leadership on go/no-go decisionsPersonally review and challenge feasibility, system impact, affected system and facilities studies, and test alternatives to reduce upgrade costs and schedule riskOversee electrical design reviews, including collection systems, project substations and gen-tie linesLead negotiations on interconnection agreements and serve as the primary contact with utilities, ISOs and RTOsOwn interconnection budgets, deposits and cost forecasting, with clear portfolio-level risk reportingLead technical due diligence on acquisitions and partnershipsBuild, mentor and scale a high-performing interconnection teamWhat you bringBS in Electrical Engineering (power systems preferred)10+ years in generation interconnection or transmission planning, with full lifecycle experience taking projects from queue to CODStrong technical depth: you can review study results critically, not just manage the processHands-on power system modeling experience (PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA or similar)Deep knowledge of FERC, OATT tariffs and interconnection procedures across multiple ISOs/RTOsProven people leadership and cross-functional influenceNice to have: PE license, advanced degree, storage or hybrid project experienceMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.