transmission interconnection director

Director of Transmission and Interconnection.

Are you an experienced transmission / interconnection manager looking to take on a challenging role where you can lead and contribute? JDRoss is looking to speak with experienced transmission and interconnection professionals with experience working on BESS projects for a fully remote role working for a large assets owner / operator?

• Demonstrate expertise in interconnection processes and documentation, ensuring thorough assessments of the technical aspects of identifying points of interconnection, initiating interconnection requests, and adhering to established strategies.
• Stay informed about tariff changes, updates in the generation interconnection process, and policy adjustments in target markets, and effectively communicate these updates.
• Monitor the timeline of the Cluster Study Process and significant transmission upgrades in targeted markets to optimize the timing of interconnection requests, while meticulously maintaining records of interconnection statuses, project deadlines, milestones, cost estimates, and associated risks.
• Manage and oversee the project portfolio, including studies and applications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for engaging with RTOs and utilities.
• Establish and cultivate a network of consultants, streamline engagement processes, and maintain internal databases for interconnection processes, outcomes, and cost assessments.
• Lead the technical information exchange between the engineering and development teams to ensure timely processing of interconnection applications and devise optimal strategies.
• Coordinate completion of interconnection applications, conduct peer reviews of designs and technical data, and prepare comprehensive application packages.
• Lead the review, analysis, and interpretation of interconnection study results.
• Lead the selection, contracting, and management of consultants as needed to support the interconnection process, encompassing injection analysis, technical design, and other application deliverables, along with detailed review of utility milestones and cost estimates.
• Assess interconnection system cost upgrades and collaborate with all stakeholders to implement necessary adjustments to the grid integration strategy and project development schedule.
• Perform data analyses, internally or externally, to forecast future system conditions, aiding in optimal siting, IA, PPA, financing, and mergers and acquisitions processes.
• Provide comprehensive overviews of the interconnection process and timelines across various markets for bid proposals and maintain a thorough understanding of interconnection processes, timelines, technical requirements and cost structures for key utilities and ISOs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 8+ years of industry experience and expertise in generation interconnection and transmission planning, acquired at a large infrastructure developer, electric utility, transmission provider, or energy consultancy.
• Experience navigating markets such as CAISO, PJM, SPP, ISO-NE, or other RTOs.
• Firm understanding of AC/DC fundamentals including understanding of three-phase Power systems.
• Experience with power system software packages such as PSS/e, TARA, Aspen One-Liner
• Power flow modeling and analysis experience.
• Ability to comprehend complex Interconnection study reports and communicate project technical and financial impacts.
• Familiarity with RTO and utility tariffs, business practices, protocols, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated expertise and understanding of U.S. power markets, with a focus on solar and battery energy storage interconnections.
• Extensive knowledge of storage and solar project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and contracting.
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities, adept at synthesizing information and communicating conclusions and recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with self-motivation, drive, and a proactive approach to creative problem-solving.