Project Manager Interconnection Services

Job Title: Project Manager - Interconnection Services

Pay: $44-49/hour

Location: Juno Beach preferred (Hybrid / Remote available)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Schedule: Standard Working Hours

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will support generator interconnection and transmission planning activities for utility-scale energy projects within the MISO and SPP regions. The position works closely with internal development teams, ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and transmission owners to support the successful development and execution of new generating assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing generator interconnection processes throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinating interconnection application filings, queue management, and study reviews.
• Supporting negotiation and amendments of generator interconnection agreements.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on transmission planning and grid reliability activities.
• Supporting development, construction, and strategic growth initiatives including M&A and greenfield projects.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Manage generator interconnection applications while ensuring compliance with ISO/RTO requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, developers, and transmission owners to support project interconnections.
• Review and analyze system impact studies and transmission planning data.
• Provide technical guidance related to transmission planning and grid reliability.
• Support development teams by identifying and resolving transmission-related technical issues.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize interconnection processes and project execution.
• Monitor transmission policy, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Coordinate with multiple internal and external subject matter experts to support project objectives.
• Perform additional project-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of power systems and transmission planning principles.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and grid reliability practices.
• Experience with:
  • Steady-state thermal and voltage analysis
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • Transient stability studies
• Familiarity with industry software tools such as:
  • PSS/E
  • PSLF
  • PowerGEM TARA
  • TSAT
  • ASPEN
• Understanding of ISO/RTO planning processes and generator interconnection studies.
• Knowledge of transmission policy and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with transmission planning, generator interconnection, or utility-scale energy projects.
• Experience working with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, or transmission providers.
• Understanding of utility and ISO interconnection study methodologies and business practices.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Direct experience with MISO and/or SPP interconnection processes.
• Experience supporting renewable energy or grid integration projects.
• Experience with generator or load interconnection agreements.
• Background in transmission planning with a focus on grid reliability.
• Experience supporting M&A diligence or greenfield development projects.

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