Interconnection Manager

Interconnection Manager

US Solar is a developer, owner, operator and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, with a focus on emerging state markets, community solar programs, distributed generation and small-scale utility projects nationwide.

US Solar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe diverse teams and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and breakthrough thinking, which are differentiators in any business and fundamental to our long-term success.

Role Overview

As the Interconnection Manager, you will shape and support US Solar’s grid interconnection strategies. You will oversee the entire interconnection process, from initial application to final approval. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with distribution utilities and various grid integration working groups. This position will be the technical lead for all interconnection designs, studies and policy engagements and will work closely with the Operations and Development teams to navigate various utility processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute US Solar’s interconnection strategies to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards and company goals
• Develop and maintain a company-wide interconnection technical requirements database for each utility
• Review interconnection study results and, as needed, recommend alternative solutions to enable project deployment
• Engage with utilities to enforce compliance with tariff requirements
• Manage engineering consultants to perform power flow studies
• Generate interconnection feasibility assessments and cost estimates
• Identify technologies and solutions to overcome distributed energy resource interconnection hurdles
• Identify potential risks associated with interconnection activities and develop mitigation plans
• Manage budget for interconnection activities, ensuring that costs align with the project’s financial objectives

Core Competencies:

• 5+ years of distribution utility and renewable energy grid integration experience
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with utilities and other key interconnection stakeholders
• Experience designing interconnection facilities
• Knowledge of power system studies
• In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering principles, medium voltage design, protective relaying, SCADA communication systems and construction codes and standards
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate complex engineering and regulatory matters
• Effective working individually as well as with a team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Electrical Engineering preferred
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience participating in utility industry working groups
• Knowledge of and passion for the solar marketplace and renewable industry a plus