Interconnection Specialist

Company introduction We are a leading energy company operating in the power generation and transmission sector. Role summary / purpose Work with internal teams to manage and maintain interconnection queue positions. This position will be expected to understand the interconnection process from application through Commercial Operation and become a Subject Matter Expert for assigned ISO(s). Coordinate submittals and interconnect deliverables with Transmission Owners, Operators, and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients while ensuring all items associated with telemetry, back-feed, initial synchronization, and Commercial Operation Date are accomplished. Key responsibilities • Review all draft Purchase Power Agreements and Interconnect Agreements for assigned regions • Develop list of deliverables and coordinate submittal of deliverables for PPAs and IAs • Interface with Transmission Owners, Operators, and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients to align all deliverables to physically connect, sync and achieve COD • Monitor changes in interconnection processes for assigned ISO(s) • Communicate with internal stakeholders on any changes in ISO requirements for interconnecting plants • Work with engineering parties to ensure technical items of PPA and IA are met in plant design • Support joint testing with parties as a point of contact to Transmission Owners, Operators, and PPA Clients • Provide weekly status reporting of Interconnect submittal status and critical path to meet PPA and IA dates • Conduct monthly monitoring and reporting of interconnection queue position milestones Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Contract interpretation and management of deliverables, including Purchase Power Agreements (PPA) and Interconnect Agreements (IA) • Experience with drafting, negotiating and implementation of contracts related to the electric power grid industry • Knowledge of ISO tariffs and pro forma and non pro forma contracts • Familiarity with NERC and FERC standards related to transmission and interconnection • Organizational skills to manage critical deliverables to external Transmission entities • Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships with offtaker entities • Understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems • Understanding of integrating communication protocols between multiple parties • Understanding of electrical metering devices and concepts