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Lightshift Energy

Head of Interconnection

Arlington, VA · On-site

As the Head of Interconnection, you will be responsible for supporting Lightshift's team on both interconnection strategy and tactics at the transmission and distribution level, but also overseeing ...

Lightshift Energy

Head of Interconnection

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

As the Head of Interconnection, you will be responsible for supporting Lightshift's team on both interconnection strategy and tactics at the transmission and distribution level, but also overseeing ...

Lightshift Energy

Head of Interconnection

Arlington, VA · On-site

As the Head of Interconnection, you will be responsible for supporting Lightshift's team on both interconnection strategy and tactics at the transmission and distribution level, but also overseeing ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for interconnection in Virginia is $113,517.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,100.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Interconnection job involves managing the connectivity between networks, data centers, or telecommunications providers to ensure seamless data exchange. Professionals in this role oversee network configurations, troubleshoot connection issues, and collaborate with partners to optimize performance. They may also negotiate agreements and ensure compliance with industry standards. Interconnection specialists are crucial in maintaining reliable and efficient communication infrastructure across various platforms.

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To thrive in an Interconnection role, you need a solid understanding of telecommunications network architecture, circuit provisioning, and industry regulations, usually supported by experience in the telecom or data center sectors. Familiarity with tools such as network management systems, circuit inventory databases, and relevant certifications like MEF-CECP or Cisco CCNA is often beneficial. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set top candidates apart in collaborative and fast-paced environments. These abilities are crucial for ensuring efficient connections between networks, maintaining service quality, and supporting seamless collaboration between technical teams and partners.

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Professionals in Interconnection roles are responsible for coordinating and managing the setup and maintenance of network connections between carriers, ISPs, or data centers. Their daily activities often include reviewing and processing provisioning orders, troubleshooting connectivity issues, communicating with internal engineering teams and external partners, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. They also update network documentation, monitor performance metrics, and work on projects to expand network reach or capacity. Collaboration is frequent, as the role often interfaces with project managers, field technicians, and partner organizations to ensure seamless and reliable network integration. This variety ensures each day offers new challenges and opportunities for skill development.
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Head of Interconnection

Lightshift Energy

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Lightshift Energy:
Founded at the beginning of 2019, Lightshift Energy (formerly Delorean Power) focuses on the development, design, financing, construction, ownership and operations of utility-scale energy storage projects in the US. Large-scale batteries allow our project partners to save costs, operate the grid more reliably, and balance variations in wind and solar production. Located in Arlington, VA, Lightshift Energy works with utilities and large electric consumers on sophisticated, value-maximizing approaches to energy storage and clean energy integration. Lightshift Energy's leadership combines decades of clean energy expertise with a commitment to accelerating the shift to a sustainable energy future through storage.
Description of Role:
As the Head of Interconnection, you will be responsible for supporting Lightshift's team on both interconnection strategy and tactics at the transmission and distribution level, but also overseeing interconnection studies, ensuring timely submission of interconnection applications, and seeing projects through the study process all the way through construction and commissioning. This is a highly important and interdisciplinary role for the company that will work independently but also in collaboration with the analytics, origination, development, engineering and construction teams. This role is the ideal growth opportunity for an ambitious self-starter looking to build a strong interconnection capability and fuel the growth of one of the most innovative companies in the space.
Location:
  • Strong preference for candidate to report to Lightshift's Arlington, VA headquarters. We will consider remote employment for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Base salary commensurate with experience and generous annual cash bonuses;
  • Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short-term disability.

Requirements
Core responsibilities and expertise may include, but not be limited to:
Strategic/Qualitative:
  • Conduct quarterly (or more frequent) interconnection reviews as part of Lightshift leadership team and recommend new strategies
  • Stay abreast of interconnection policy reforms (state and federal) and update Leadership on material changes with implications to development and origination strategies
  • Be internal expert on interconnection processes for various markets, including cost, schedule, and strategic implications
  • Evaluate interconnection aspects for the purchase of development assets with existing IX positions
  • Management of existing interconnection queue positions / associated utility interactions
  • Management of new interconnection queue position applications / associated utility interactions
  • Host interconnection training sessions (as needed, company-wide and/or team specific)

Technical:
  • Run power flow models and evaluate interconnection potential for Lightshift sites and/or coordinate with 3rd?party contractors for the same
  • Create PSSE, PSCAD, ASPEN plant models to be used in interconnection applications and/or coordinate requests with 3rd?party contractors for the same
  • Stay abreast of relevant technical requirements for different IX applications/markets and evaluate cost and schedule implications
  • Sensitize models based on analysis of contingent facilities and commercialization potential for other queued projects
  • Evaluate required substation upgrades-knowledge of timeline/procurement risk, required equipment, and spacing constraints
  • Knowledge of substation design for GSU/collector stations
  • General EE knowledge required for IX applications (Impedance, effective grounding, sequence currents, etc.)
  • Maintain knowledge of required protection and interconnection communications equipment
  • Coordinate interconnection design / construction with project construction and commissioning?and analytics/finance
  • Stay abreast on inverter technology, relevant certifications, and technology change flexibility and all relevant certifications/grid codes
  • Diligence of third-party consulting support and software tools to improve Lightshift's interconnection capabilities

Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering or related
  • 5+ years of professional experience

Preferred Skills :
  • Strong organizational, networking, leadership, and time management skills
  • Outstanding problem solving, strategic thinking, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong technical acumen complemented by strategic view of the industry
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently and as a team member / leader
  • Ability to make decisions with limited information and when faced with uncertainty
  • Demonstrated ability to perform under significant time and pressure conditions
  • Knowledge of the electric utility industry, electric energy markets, and RTO and Utility interconnection processes

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