About the role

  • Interconnection Strategy Lead at Solar Provider Group managing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage. Driving company growth by leading interconnection strategy and project development activities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of battery energy storage with solar projects or standalone battery energy storage.
  • Develop value propositions by understanding financial incentive programs in key target markets focusing on BESS.
  • Identify regions within utility territories with available hosting capacity and favorable queue conditions for generation and BESS.
  • Perform load flow and injection studies and complex analyses on distribution and potentially transmission networks.
  • Understand project financing models to inform impacts of interconnection costs and/or design changes on financial viability.
  • Analyze resources about the grid to identify regions suitable for solar development and land acquisition campaigns.
  • Support strategic decision-making for interconnection projects, advising on cost allocation, congestion risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Build relationships with utilities to develop solutions and secure grid access.
  • Develop analytical tools to examine the status and dynamics of distribution grids.

Requirements

  • 5 –10 years’ experience with distribution-level interconnection for solar and BESS.
  • University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field. MBA is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to combine strong analytical and technical competence with solid commercial acumen to interpret grid studies and interconnection data.
  • Familiarity with utility interconnection procedures in MISO, PJM, ISO-NE and other regions and FERC.
  • Experience working with publicly owned utilities, investor-owned utilities, independent system operators, regional transmission operators, load-serving entities, local distribution companies, public utility commissions, and regulatory bodies.
  • Experience working closely with engineers and other technical teams, with a deep understanding of technical requirements and product development cycles.
  • Experience with BESS integration and utility scale interconnection.
  • Understanding of cluster studies, flexible interconnection, curtailment and generation shifting.
  • Thorough understanding of technical consideration and electrical theory, paired with strong social skills and the ability to explain complicated technical matters to laypersons.
  • Proficiency with grid modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CYME, PSCAD, PowerFactory, or similar).
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with financial models for PV and BESS and data analysis tools such as Python or Power BI is a plus.
  • Strong network of key industry stakeholders, including transmission operators, local utilities, public utility commissions, and leading BESS and PV vendors.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly to the United States and Canada to support project development activities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Accessibility accommodations provided

Job title

Interconnection Strategy Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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