Interconnection Engineer

We are seeking a highly organized and hands on Interconnection Engineer to join our renewable energy development team in Pittsburgh, PA. Ideally bringing 2-5 years of direct experience working with developers with Transmission Planning or systen engineering. A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering is required. This is a hybrid role, located closer to Cranberry Township, PA (must relocate, assistance provided). Experience with PSSE software is a plus.

The position will be responsible for managing the interconnection and grid integration process in certain target markets within the United States supporting the company's overall development goals. The position will participate in new market analyses and will be the company’s subject matter expert on transmission and distribution related topics including tariffs, planning, accessibility, and overall interconnection process. The role will perform internal analyses (30%) as well as manage external subject matter experts in various target markets as needed (70%) to support the overall development process. The position will engage in external communication with agencies, utilities, and consultants in support of project development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or associated discipline) from accredited university.
• Master’s Degree in Power Systems and Protection or similar area of focus is a plus but not required.
• Professional Engineering license is a plus but not required.
• Two to five years of experience in a transmission planning or system studies role with a utility, Regional Transmission Organization, or consultant.
• Ability to work at least three days per week from Pittsburgh-based office with remote options available for balance of week.

Position Responsibilities

• Actively Manage Interconnection Aspects of Project Development
• Manage the interconnection process and monitor key milestones throughout the lifecycle of the project from initialization to commissioning of the projects.
• Perform/Evaluate interconnection studies and identify schedule and risks in support of project development and due diligence evaluation.
• Act as main liaison with project developers on matters relating to interconnection and provide technical insight and business solutions to reduce interconnection cost and remove obstacles to project development.
• Negotiate and amend contractual agreements with Transmission Owners for potential commercial counter parties.
• Engage and manage consultants as necessary to support the interconnection process including application deliverables in addition to engineering review of utility schedules and cost estimates.
• Perform and/or coordinate required internal studies, such as Power Flow, Substation Open Bay, and Site Location / Gen Tie Route assessments.
• Forecast and communicate required deposit and payment amounts for interconnection queue positions and related studies.
• Develop and communicate meeting minutes for interconnection-related meetings with outside entities.
• Support the Company as a Technical Expert

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person