Director, Interconnections and Grid Analysis

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Director of Interconnections and Grid Analysis in Chicago, IL. This role involves developing transmission solutions for utility-scale generation projects, managing interconnection activities with ISOs and RTOs, and coordinating with regulatory teams. Responsibilities include reviewing utility studies, negotiating agreements, and supporting various internal teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience.
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This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

The Director, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will develop delivery solutions, including transmission solutions for the different utility-scale generation projects. Director, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will monitor transmission expansion plans, develop entrepreneurial transmission solutions and assist sales. The Director, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will be responsible for Transmission/Interconnection functions of the company with various Utilities in WECC region, Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Operators (RTOs) in Canada and USA.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary point of contact for all large-scale generation interconnection activities including:
• Act as primary interface for ISOs, RTOs and Transmission Service Providers. Coordinate with regulatory team and manage the stakeholder meetings with various Utilities and ISOs and serve as point of contact for the region to maintain queue positions.
• Review complex utility studies (feasibility, system impact, and facility) and utility expansion plans to identify potential opportunities.
• Provide solutions to interconnection issues identified during interconnection studies.
• Negotiate Generator Interconnection Agreements.
• Support the Origination, Development, Regulatory, Asset Management, Commercial Analytics and Engineering teams in development and business strategies including:
• Participate in the negotiation of offtake agreements with utilities.
• Evaluate and support sales opportunities.
• Develop conceptual design of interconnection facilities and costs.
• Provide assistance during project design and construction for interconnection related issues.
• Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study, construction, operation of generation projects.
• Provide assistance to trading in developing and implementing bidding and risk management strategies.
• Attend relevant ISO stakeholder and state regulatory meetings.
• Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues.
• Provide assistance with electricity market congestion issues.
• Manage other Transmission staff members as needed.
• Manage consultants as needed.
• Collaborate with other groups in the organization including Finance, Operations and Commercial Execution
• Assist with development of international projects as necessary.
• Advise executive team and other senior management in key generation and transmission projects’ decision-making process.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in transmission system planning and operations including power flow, short circuit, and stability.
• Experience with managing the interconnection process and advanced understanding of planning processes in CAISO, WECC Utilities and/or ERCOT.
• Knowledge of FERC and NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
• Experienced in the use of power flow software such as TARA, PSS/E, PowerWorld, GE PSLF or similar software package.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on power systems.
• Experience with Canadian ISOs and Provincial utilities planning and interconnection processes
• Experience with cross functional project coordination with development, regulatory, finance, legal, origination etc.,
• Exhibit high level of individual initiative for developing innovative solutions and strategies.
• Knowledge of electricity market rules (day ahead, real time, capacity, ancillary services, etc.).
• Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• ISO experience preferred.

Base Pay

200,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 30% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.