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Interconnection Engineer Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO

Pivot Energy

Associate, Interconnection

Denver, CO · On-site

Interconnection Applications and Incentives * * Submits interconnection applications and tracks ... Collaborates with development, engineering, and finance to maintain real-time visibility into ...

NextGenEnergyJobs

Associate, Interconnection

Denver, CO · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

Interconnection Applications and Incentives * Submits interconnection applications and tracks ... Collaborates with development, engineering, and finance to maintain real-time visibility into ...

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Prologis

Manager, Grid Strategy & Interconnection

Denver, CO

$103K - $142K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Energy Systems, or Power Engineering. * Experience with battery ... Familiarity with FERC interconnection policy, ISO/RTO tariffs, cluster study processes, and network ...

WSP

Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

Denver, CO · On-site

$79 - $135/hr

Responsibilities include supporting interconnection applications, detailed electrical design ... Perform electrical engineering calculations and design analyses in accordance with IEEE, NEC, NESC ...

Peak Energy

Project Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$140K - $210K/yr

Project Engineer Location: Burlingame, CA or Broomfield, CO Department: Commercial (Projects Team ... Review and incorporate interconnection requirements, codes, and standards into design. * Provide ...

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Interconnection Engineer information

What is an interconnection engineer?

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.

What are some common challenges an interconnection engineer faces 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 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.

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Infographic showing various Interconnection Engineer job openings in Highlands Ranch, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 52% In-person, 16% Hybrid, and 32% Remote job distribution.

Associate, Interconnection

Pivot Energy

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW
This role will manage the utility interconnection application and incentive process for solar and battery storage projects across the nation. As the primary point of contact with utilities, this position will streamline utility communications and internal reporting, ensuring projects move forward expeditiously.

Pivot Energy is in an exciting growth period and is looking to expand its C&I pipeline by developing an interconnection and incentive process that is scalable for the diverse markets in which we operate. This is a position with tremendous growth potential that involves working across multiple teams. The individual hired for this role must be organized, collaborative, and goal-oriented.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Create scalable process - Create a process for regular communication with utility partners, as well as timeline and status reporting to the Pivot internal team members. Suggest process improvement, such as better software utilization.
  • Interconnection Applications and Incentives
    • Submits interconnection applications and tracks routine milestones under supervision, escalating discrepancies and timeline issues to senior staff as needed.
    • Accurately enters and maintains data using tools like Excel and Smartsheet, initially with guidance and increasingly with autonomy.
    • Follows established auditing procedures and participates in basic quality control reviews. Independently manages application records and milestone statuses across multiple projects or markets.
    • Ensures portfolio dashboards and tracking sheets are current and accurate. Verifies payment transactions and milestone statuses with finance and project teams.
    • Escalates issues when timelines appear at risk or when information is missing. Updates trackers (e.g., Smartsheet, Excel, Salesforce) with milestone completions and payment status.
    • Collaborates with development, engineering, and finance to maintain real-time visibility into progress and risks.
    • Communicates proactively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with project timelines.
    • Ensures payment amounts and application formats align with utility instructions.
    • Communicates directly with utility contacts to clarify procedural updates. 
    • Prepares draft summaries or entries for internal documents under supervision.
    • Leads regular email or verbal updates on portfolio status, risks, and key decisions. 
    • Adapts communication approach to support the preferences and needs of different stakeholders to support reaching decisions
    • Takes ownership of assigned tasks and offers support to colleagues to meet team goals
    • Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across the team and organization
    • Tests ideas; experiments, prototypes, or pilots to validate assumptions and identify potential flaws
    • Iterates on and improves solutions over time
    • Demonstrates proficiency in data privacy and security practices, including an understanding of the importance of data privacy and security.
    • Possesses proficiency in tools commonly used for data tasks, such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or other entry-level data visualization tools necessary for the position.
    • ability to break down complex problems into manageable components, understands the relationships between different elements, and identifies patterns or trends
    • resourcefulness in seeking out information, tools, or support that can help address challenges effectively, and develops or documents information necessary to reduce future issues
    • Offers constructive feedback that encourages alignment with organizational values
  • Database of Interconnection and Incentive Requirements
    • Apply utility and incentive requirements, including document and timeline requirements for specific utilities and incentive programs.
    • Maintain database of utility tariffs, interconnection manuals, net metering requirements, utility service manuals, filing resources, capacity/line resources, utility points of contact, program approval timelines, and general interconnection application/study fees
  • Learn - Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including Document Control.
  • Experience working on teams and independently
  • Passion to learn new things through self-study and structured settings
  • Demonstrated abilities to coordinate across internal and external teams
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in electrical infrastructure engineering, with a focus on utility coordination and load interconnection.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of electrical investor-owned utilities and grid interconnection processes.
  • Utility Coordination Skills: Proven experience navigating utility processes to secure interconnection points.
  • Knowledge of interconnection application, net metering, and incentive processes. Experience interacting with variety of utilities across the country
$70,000 - $90,000 a year
The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date).
 
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis oncompany culture, and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits packagethat includes:
  • Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
  • Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
  • Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
  • Generous parental leave
  • 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
  • Work from home 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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