Interconnection Manager

The Interconnection Manager will serve as the lead for the company's transmission and interconnection activities from a market and technical perspective. The primary responsibilities will include oversight of the transmission and interconnection process for the project portfolio.

What you'll do:

· Provide technical input to Project Development, Sales, Finance, Operations, and EPC teams as projects are evaluated for purchase, development, and ongoing investment.

· Interface with utilities on all calls and meetings.

o Attend all necessary site walks with the interconnecting utility and provide the proper feedback and guidance to the project team.

· Assist the project team in creating and evaluating requests for proposals for interconnection subcontract work. Continuously analyze and manage site interconnection designs for optimum cost and constructability.

· Participate in all utility related project reviews, either in person or remote, providing all necessary project updates to ensure established timelines are met.

· Participate in regional and national organizations and policy initiatives related to expanding grid access and modifying regulations for solar + storage projects and microgrids.

What you'll need:

· Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program or 5+ years of related experience.

· Proficiency with creating Preliminary Interconnection Cost Estimates.

· Experience working with utilities, ISO/RTOs, public utility commissions, and regulators.

· Proficiency with reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

· Must be detail-oriented and efficient in problem solving.

· Proficiency with Procore or other construction management software.

· Electrical License in the state of MN and/or ME, MA, VT or any states with current projects, or the ability to obtain your P.E.

· Experience working with project or renewable development teams a plus.

· Two years minimum of overseeing solar or related commercial or utility scale projects.

· Current established relationships with Maine utilities (e.g., Versant)