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PRIMORIS USA

BESS Electrical Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

Review utility interconnection documents, including facility studies, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements. * Apply engineering principles to optimize costs for utility-scale ...

Primoris

Sr. BESS Electrical Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

... interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements • Apply advanced engineering and cost optimization strategies and maintain design matrices for scalability and future use • Provide ...

PRIMORIS USA

Sr. BESS Electrical Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

... interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements • Apply advanced engineering and cost optimization strategies and maintain design matrices for scalability and future use • Provide ...

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What is the difference between Interconnection Engineer vs Power Systems Engineer?

AspectInterconnection EngineerPower Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, certifications like PE or EIT often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, PE license common
Work EnvironmentUtility companies, renewable energy firms, grid operatorsPower generation, transmission, and distribution companies
Industry UsageFocuses on connecting new energy sources to the gridDesigning and analyzing power systems for efficiency and reliability

Interconnection Engineers primarily focus on integrating new energy projects into the grid, ensuring compliance and connection approval. Power Systems Engineers work on designing, analyzing, and optimizing entire power systems. While both roles require electrical engineering expertise and often similar certifications, their focus areas differ—interconnection engineers concentrate on grid connection processes, whereas power systems engineers focus on system performance and design.

What are some common challenges Interconnection Engineers face when coordinating with utilities and project stakeholders?

Interconnection Engineers often encounter challenges such as navigating complex utility requirements, managing tight project timelines, and ensuring all technical documentation meets regulatory standards. Communication with utility representatives and project teams can be intricate, as requirements may vary by region and change frequently. Being proactive in documentation, maintaining clear communication, and staying updated on evolving interconnection standards are crucial for success in this collaborative and fast-paced role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Interconnection Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Interconnection Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, power systems, and grid interconnection standards, often supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering. Familiarity with power system modeling tools (such as PSS®E, PSCAD, or PowerWorld), relevant regulations (like FERC, NERC), and industry certifications (such as PE licensure) is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, project management abilities, and clear communication skills help you collaborate effectively with utilities, developers, and regulatory bodies. These skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant integration of new energy projects into the electric grid.

What are Interconnection Engineers?

Interconnection Engineers are professionals who design, manage, and oversee the processes required to connect energy generation systems—such as solar, wind, or traditional power plants—to the electric grid. They work closely with utilities, developers, and regulatory agencies to ensure that new energy projects meet technical standards and regulatory requirements for safe and reliable grid integration. Their responsibilities include conducting technical studies, reviewing interconnection applications, and coordinating with various stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges. This role is critical in supporting the expansion of renewable energy and maintaining grid stability.
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Project Developer, Built Environment

Project Developer, Built Environment

Pivot Energy

Denver, CO • On-site, Remote

$105K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Location Preferences:

Denver, CO (preferred)
Chicago, IL
Baltimore, MD
Remote in the US will be considered


ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Developer, Built Environment, will execute the development of assigned solar, solar + storage, and standalone energy storage projects located in urban, commercial, and infrastructure-adjacent settings across the US. These projects are originated by the C&I sales and/or greenfield site origination teams at Pivot and will be owned by the Developer through discretionary permitting, interconnection, environmental diligence, etc., until they are transitioned to the Project Delivery team for the EPC sequence. 

The Project Developer will collaborate closely with other internal teams at Pivot as well as manage external contractors as needed throughout the project life cycle. This role requires strong organizational skills, comfort navigating complex jurisdictional environments w/ ambiguous or novel paths to permit approvals, and the ability to manage stakeholder views on multiple projects with clear communication and attention to detail.

Among other things, this role will own the project development responsibility from receipt of site through transition to project delivery (construction, pre-NTP) with a primary focus on interconnection, site diligence and permitting for renewable energy facilities with a focus on C&I projects (rooftop, ground-mount, or carport PV; battery energy storage, e.g.) and/or greenfield energy storage projects across the US.
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, and maintenance, with a focus on local permitting
  • Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete required diligence items related to a portfolio of projects within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
  • Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; periodically participate in local policy working groups to ensure market success
  • Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for solar/BESS development
  • Manage, in coordination with Engineering and Grid Integration teams, interconnection timelines, processes, and strategies
  • Complete title curative items for project finance requirements, in collaboration with the legal team
  • Represent Project Development at internal and external handoff meetings, translating project requirements clearly between sales, engineering, preconstruction, project management, and other stakeholders
  • Prepare project deliverables for and work closely with Pivot's Structured Finance team to ensure qualifying projects are ready for financial closings
  • Support client relationship managed by origination teams with meeting attendance and timely updates
  • Additional duties as required by the Director or VP
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
  • 4+ years of experience in renewable energy development, or comparable professional experience
  • Substantial experience developing in the built environment; rooftop, carport/canopy, and the unique aspects that are different than greenfield development (including specialized diligence (i.e., GPRS), interconnection, discretionary permitting, etc)
  • Substantial experience developing BESS and SAS projects, including (but not limited to) interconnection, discretionary permitting, community engagement, coordination with fire districts, and staff
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot
  • Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies
  • Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company's reputation through interpersonal interactions
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time for permitting & community engagement meetings (starting with Mountain West - Midwest - East Coast), make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant
  • Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision-making
  • Experience with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects for federal, state, and local permitting.
  • Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
$105,000 - $140,000 a year

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The estimated base salary range for this position is $105,000-140,000, depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus and commission plans, respectively, with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date) and a commission based on project throughput.

Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

  • Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
  • Four weeks of vacation (prorated in the first year)
  • Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
  • Generous parental leave
  • 401(k) matching 
  • Home office set-up stipend for new employees
  • Public transit reimbursement
  • PTO for volunteering in the community
  • Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
  • Professional development and educational reimbursements

A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.

Recruitment Agency Notice:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.

ABOUT PIVOT

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation's electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
 
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
 
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver's "Best Places to Work", we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
 
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
       Impact - We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
       Balance - Put family first; work hard/have fun
       Determination - Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
       Professionalism - Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
       Honesty - Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
       Kindness - Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
 
At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other's successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot. 
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
 
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.


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