Interconnection Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and identify optimal points of interconnection across target markets, incorporating capacity availability, cost, timeline, and risk.
• Submit interconnection requests and serve as the primary point of contact with utilities throughout the interconnection process and construction of the facility.
• Manage all project queue positions and track interconnection processes, study timing, schedule impact, and interconnect requests.
• Negotiate interconnection study results and interconnection agreements with utilities toward favorable project outcomes.
• Coordinate efforts to meet all interconnection agreements including interconnection applications, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and post-IA project execution milestones.
• Manage engineering phase responsibilities to complete the interconnection designs and updates.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners (site acquisition managers, developers, construction, utilities, and engineers) to assist with the interconnection process.
• Serve as the company representative at stakeholder meetings, track tariff changes, and interconnection reform.
• Perform acquisition due diligence to identify project-level interconnection execution risks.
• Other duties as assigned to support business needs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy interconnection, transmission planning, and/or power systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, including distribution-level procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience interfacing with utilities, consultants, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable insights.
• High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and accountability for results.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and external consultants.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with solar, BESS, and EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Experience with interconnection processes in key U.S. markets (e.g., CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO).
• Advanced degree in engineering, energy systems, planning, or a related field.