Interconnection Execution Engineering Manager

Manager, Interconnection Execution Engineering
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A leading independent renewable energy developer and owner/operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects is seeking a Manager, Interconnection Execution Engineering to join its growing Project Development team.
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering grid-scale energy storage projects from executed Interconnection Agreement (IA) through engineering, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation. The company has a strong development pipeline across multiple U.S. markets and offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with significant growth opportunities.
Position Overview
This role serves as the technical lead for transmission and interconnection execution throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, EPC contractors, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure all interconnection obligations are successfully executed after the Interconnection Agreement has been secured.
This position is execution-focused rather than queue-management focused and is ideal for someone who has successfully delivered utility-scale renewable or battery storage projects through construction, testing, energization, and commercial operation.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of interconnection requirements following execution of the Interconnection Agreement (IA)
Coordinate utility, transmission owner, and ISO/RTO requirements through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and energization
Serve as the primary technical liaison with utilities, transmission providers, and regulatory stakeholders
Review engineering packages throughout the design process (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC)
Support equipment selection and technical evaluation of major electrical equipment
Ensure compliance with utility standards, NERC requirements, and applicable interconnection obligations
Partner with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and asset management teams to resolve technical issues
Identify and mitigate transmission and interconnection risks across active projects
Support due diligence activities for project acquisitions and pipeline development
Monitor transmission planning activities, tariff updates, and regulatory developments impacting project execution
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)
4+ years of interconnection execution experience within renewable energy, energy storage, utilities, or transmission
Experience executing generator interconnections from signed IA through commissioning and commercial operation
Strong understanding of transmission systems, utility interconnection requirements, and power system operations
Experience working across one or more major ISO/RTO markets
Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and inverter-based resources is highly desirable
Working knowledge of NERC standards and utility compliance requirements
Technical Skills
Power system modeling using PSS®E, PSLF, TARA, or comparable software
Utility-scale transmission and distribution systems
Grid integration of renewable generation and energy storage
Project management across multiple concurrent projects
Strong understanding of utility tariffs, interconnection procedures, and transmission planning
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
Has successfully executed projects after the Interconnection Agreement is signed
Understands the engineering and operational requirements necessary to energize utility-scale renewable projects
Can effectively collaborate with utilities, EPC contractors, engineering firms, and internal project teams
Is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced development environment
Enjoys solving complex technical and project execution challenges
Travel
Approximately 25% travel to project sites, utility meetings, and industry events.
If you have experience delivering renewable energy or battery storage projects from executed IA through commissioning and energization, I'd love to connect. Please send me a direct message or apply for more information.

Work arrangement
Yes