Associate Interconnection Manager

Company Description Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an Associate Interconnection Manager to join its Transmission Department. Reporting to the Senior Director of Transmission & Interconnection and working closely with a small team of Interconnection Managers, the Associate Interconnection Manager will help to support grid integration tasks and interconnection processes for Apex’s fleet of projects across multiple ISOs. This new position will directly support Apex in maturing and expanding its pipeline of clean energy projects.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a part of the renewable energy industry onboard a recognized leader that continues to grow and accelerate the nationwide shift to clean energy. It will provide the chance to become a highly skilled subject matter expert in all aspects of grid integration procedures and interconnection processes.

The ideal candidate for this role will have an engineering or policy background with 2-3 years of experience working in the renewable energy industry and familiarity with interconnection processes. Demonstrated experience with technical, project management, and organizational skills are strongly preferred as is the ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, we seek candidates who can work well with a small team and exhibit eagerness to learn and support project tasks wherever needed. This position requires excellent organization and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate complex engineering and policy concepts. A successful Associate Interconnection Manager excels at attention to detail, communication, and technical expertise.

Hours/Type: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Transmission

Travel: 5%

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute assigned project tasks across regions in adherence to defined interconnection processes
• Coordinate and complete grid integration tasks in support of project development, construction, and origination of clean energy projects
• Provide support in filing transmission interconnection applications, reviewing studies, managing decision points, and supporting interconnection related project finance activities
• Manage schedules and timelines and work with interconnection managers on implications
• Assist in contract negotiations
• Attend stakeholder and internal meetings, interfacing with both internal and external clients, and communicate information to internal teams
• Ensure internal information accuracy by updating data rooms, preparing meeting summaries, and supporting information exchange
• Create or improve existing technical and project management tools to support efficient management of the project portfolio
• Track and report on changes to interconnection tariffs nationwide and participate in stakeholder workshops

Qualifications

To succeed as an Associate Interconnection Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• 2-3 years of experience working in the renewable energy industry in either an engineering or policy role, or related experience at a utility or consulting function
• Background in engineering, power systems, policy, project management, or related field
• A degree in engineering, policy, or relevant subject matter is a plus
• Experience or familiarity with interconnection processes is a plus
• Ability to balance technical, project management, and policy skills to support project interconnection
• Adept at analyzing and communicating complex engineering and policy concepts to a range of stakeholders
• Experience with project management and coordination with stakeholders including managing relationships with consulting engineering firms or contractors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Supremely organized
• Team player with a strong work ethic who can collaborate
• Exhibits high attention to detail and is an active learner
• Passionate about renewable energy
• Remote in a suitable work from home office environment; preference will be given to candidates willing to relocate to and work from our Headquarters in Charlottesville, VA, or our satellite office in Lake Elmo, MN
• Willingness to travel if required, primarily for company events or training

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• 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
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: 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

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.