Sr. Interconnection Project Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job title: Sr Interconnection Project Manager Location: Remote - USJob Type: Full Time
Ecoplexus Inc. (www.ecoplexus.com) is a leading renewables developer, owner, and operator with end-to-end execution capabilities, including all phases of development, financing, EPC, O&M, and asset management. The company focuses on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the 75-400 MW range in the U.S. We’ve successfully developed 90 projects in the US from greenfield site selection to commercial operation.This is a mid-level position that requires extensive experience and requires someone who can multitask and is highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
The candidate will oversee the project interconnection process for multiple development projects in Ecoplexus’ project pipeline. This will be done by providing related interconnection management support to the development, design, construction, and finance teams.This position will report to the Director – Transmission & Interconnection.
Job Responsibilities are as follows: Project manager - Manage the entire interconnection process for a portfolio of renewable development projects. The work entails timely completion of interconnection-related tasks and submissions, as well as generation (e.g., completing and submitting application forms) and coordination of deliverables (e.g., modeling data from the engineering team or site control documents from the real-estate team) from internal and external resources required by the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) or the Transmission Utility.Interconnection subject matter expert - Developing and maintaining a fundamental understanding of current RTO and utility tariffs, interconnection processes, and other relevant rules or codes. As a subject matter expert, provide internal input or advice on strategic considerations, development pipeline, optimal siting, issue resolution, transmission analytics, and training.Company representative/liaison - Serve as the company representative, liaison, and point of contact for interacting with outside parties, including RTOs, utilities, and prospective customers.Researcher - Performing development support and transmission due diligence for risk and opportunity analysis, for example, tracking and monitoring interconnection queues, transmission plans, integrated resource plans, etc.Contracts Negotiation Facilitator - Lead and coordinate internally negotiation of interconnection-related agreements between utility and EcoplexusModeling Assistant - Manages the CEII NDA, transmission model acquisition, modeling procedures research, and cost estimation processes for input into the modeling process. Initial review and evaluation of utility study results, including Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies. Assist the transmission analytics team in preparing model input data and results analysis. May perform injection analysis and other transmission modeling if proficient. Create one-line diagrams and work with the engineering team or consultant to parameterize dynamic models.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering requiredFive or more years of experience in the renewable energy field or as a project managerExperience as an interconnection project managerProject management experience or course completionGeneral knowledge of the electricity businessAbility to develop collaborative working relationships across multiple functional areasAbility to multitask and coordinate deliverables from several stakeholders in a timely mannerStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skillsResourceful, independent, driven, assertive, work well under pressure, a team player
Preferred Qualifications:Advance degree in power systems engineering or renewable energyProfessional Engineer or Project Management CertificationExperience working at or dealing with an RTO or transmission utility companyWorking knowledge of RTO and utility tariffs, business practices, protocols, procedures, guidesProficiency using Google Earth, GIS, and/or AutoCAD is a benefit (or equivalent)Proficiency using power system modeling using PSSE, PowerWorld, MUST, and TARA or other modeling applications
Ecoplexus offers a competitive salary, strong bonus structures, in a growing company, and a benefits program.
Ecoplexus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Pay Range: $130,000 - $160,000 **Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
No third-party solicitations will be accepted for this or any other Ecoplexus position.Check us out at: http://www.ecoplexus.com/about-us
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