Senior Manager of Performance Engineering

About the Company

Samsung C&T Corporation was founded in 1938 and is the parent company of Samsung Group. It is a Global Business Partner and Lifestyle Innovator pioneering new trends in the construction, trading & investment, fashion and resort industries. Its Trading & Investment Group operates in over 40 countries managing energy projects and industrial commodities (chemicals, steel, materials). It acts as a specialized trader and developer, focusing on renewable energy (solar/wind/ESS), LNG and new business ventures such as data centers. In the United States, Samsung C&T Renewables has a track record of developing over 38GW of renewable energy projects since 2016. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, it currently manages a 20GW+ PV/BESS pipeline across 24 states, backed by a solid team of 100+ employees across the US and Seoul, South Korea. In addition, it has full development cycle capabilities, including in-house site acquisition, real estate, permitting, interconnection, engineering, pre-construction and much more. In Canada, Samsung has successfully developed, constructed, and continues to manage operation services for a 1.3GW solar+wind energy cluster.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interconnection & Grid Strategy professional to manage all grid-related aspects of our renewable energy development portfolio. This role will serve as the primary liaison with ISO/RTOs and utilities, while working Closely and Responsively with internal functional teams such as development, engineering, and GIS to define interconnection-driven siting strategies and maximize project success rates in increasingly constrained grid environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on interconnection experience within ISO/RTO such as ERCOT, a strong understanding of evolving grid policies and study methodologies, and the ability to represent a developer’s commercial and strategic interests across the full project lifecycle—from early-stage siting through construction and operations.

Responsibilities

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• Strategic Leadership: Spearhead the Transmission & Interconnection strategy, setting short & long-term goals for grid integration across various US power markets.\n
• Queue Management: Manage the company’s interconnection portfolio, ensuring timely submission of study requests and evaluating the feasibility/costs of System Impact Studies (SIS) and Facilities Studies.\n
• Regulatory & Policy Advocacy: Monitor and advise executive leadership on market rule changes, FERC filings, and ISO/RTO policy shifts (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO) that impact transmission costs or timelines.\n
• Project Development Support: Partner with the project development team to identify optimal points of interconnection (POI) and evaluate congestion, curtailment risks, and Basis risk.\n
• Liaison & Negotiation: Represent the company in stakeholder meetings and negotiate Interconnection Agreements (IA) with Transmission Owners (TOs) and Balancing Authorities.\n

Qualifications

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• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; a Master’s degree with a focus on Power Systems is highly preferred.\n
• Experience: 5–10 years of professional experience in transmission planning or interconnection within the U.S. energy sector.\n
• Software Proficiency: Advanced hands-on experience with power system modeling tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, or PowerWorld.\n
• Consultancy Background: Strong preference for candidates with experience at a top-tier engineering consultancy (e.g., performing third-party power flow studies for developers).\n
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT), Generator Interconnection Procedures (GIP), and utility-specific technical standards.\n

Preferred Skills

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