Senior Manager of Interconnection

 

Reports To:

Head of Project Execution

Location

Irvine, CA

Employment Type

Full-Time, Exempt,
On-Site

Industry

Renewable Energy

 

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Company overview

TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects under construction and in late-stage development, and the Company is actively expanding its energy asset portfolio across the United States.

As an affiliate of Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 500 company committed to advancing the clean energy future—TransGrid Energy strives to shape the renewable energy landscape by delivering sustainable and reliable power solutions that meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

POSITION OVERVIEW

TransGrid Energy is seeking an ambitious and passionate Senior Manager of Interconnection who will play a crucial role in leading the company through the necessary transmission and interconnection processes of utilities and ISOs. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the transmission / interconnection process including the selection and management of interconnection consultants.
  • Advise development team on project’s siting by reviewing and approving necessary transmission planning studies.
  • Manage the development of required modeling packages for interconnection applications / modifications for various ISOs.
  • Act as a liaison with various ISOs and manage the interconnection process.
  • Lead and supervise consultants to perform interconnection related studies.
  • Supervise the development of necessary documents to participate in capacity markets with solid understanding of capacity market rules and assist in decision making in capacity auction related market activities in various ISOs.
  • Participate in meetings related to regional planning to track and understand transmission / generation changes driven by regional reliability or public policies in various ISOs.
  • Lead in various pre-operational activities such as registration as market participants in related ISOs, NERC, and asset registration to advance projects’ targeted COD.
  • Provide support to project teams to review commissioning and testing plans and coordinate ISO / RTO testing requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of utility-scale energy project development, with a strong preference for BESS or utility-scale renewables.
  • Proven experience managing project teams and driving interconnection efforts.
  • Deep understanding of ISO / RTO and vertically integrated utility tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission service processes, transmission planning, and late-stage resource implementation processes.
  • Experience sourcing auxiliary power suppliers, negotiating tariff agreements, and providing schedule parameters to the project teams.
  • Ability to provide summaries of interconnection processes, results, milestones, risks, and statuses for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to lead and negotiate new Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Independent Engineering Reports, and Financing Documents as well as develop the strategy and schedule parameters to modify existing agreements
  • Experience developing and managing relationships with utilities, third-party consultants, ISOs / RTOs, and regulation authorities.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lean team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.