Interconnection Manager

Summary

Join Apex Clean Energy as an Interconnection Manager and contribute to the clean energy transition. Manage transmission interconnection requests for Apex's projects across multiple ISOs. Review and interpret feasibility studies, oversee technical details, and collaborate with consultants. Support project management and finance teams by communicating interconnection requirements and costs. Identify and mitigate project risks, and provide commercial guidance. Develop and improve project management tools, track interconnection tariffs, and participate in industry workshops. This role requires excellent communication, project management, and negotiation skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
• 4+ years’ experience in electrical engineering
• 2+ years managing interconnection projects across multiple ISOs
• Excellent balance of technical, project management, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate excellently with internal and external stakeholders
• Exemplary standards of honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Demonstrated management skills and ability to manage deadlines and projects in a changing environment
• Ability to successfully work proactively and productively with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated success at meeting deadlines, and the ability to manage many tasks, people, and projects simultaneously
• A positive attitude and comfort being flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Passion for renewable energy

Responsibilities

• Manage the transmission interconnection requests for Apex’s fleet of projects in multiple ISOs (PJM, SPP, MISO, ISONE, NYISO, ERCOT, WECC) by managing queue projects, filing interconnection requests, tracking progress in the queue, and coordinating with system operators and transmission owners on design, schedule, and cost at a project specific level
• Review and translate the results of Feasibility, System Impact, and Facility Studies in each ISO and how they impact the anticipated commercial schedule and interconnection costs for a project
• Oversee technical project details and work closely with electrical design consultants
• Support Project Management and Project Finance by accurately communicating interconnection requirements, anticipated costs, interconnection service limitations, construction schedules, and fatal flaw analysis
• Identify, quantify, and resolve areas of risk that may affect project financing or offtake
• Provide commercial and strategic guidance, with the support of senior management, on the company’s development pipeline, M&A targets, and operational assets
• Create or improve existing technical and project management tools to aid in more efficient management of the interconnection project portfolio
• Track changes to interconnection tariffs nationwide and participate in technical ISO/stakeholder workshops as and when required
• Carry out other project development responsibilities as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and/or PhD in electrical engineering
• Experience managing consulting engineering firms and/or contractors

Benefits

• Comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts
• 401(k) with corporate match
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities