Interconnection Manager - Motive Companies

The Interconnection Manager will serve as the lead for the company's transmission and interconnection activities from a market and technical perspective. The primary responsibilities will include oversight of the transmission and interconnection process for the project portfolio.

What you'll do:

·         Provide technical input to Project Development, Sales, Finance, Operations, and EPC teams as projects are evaluated for purchase, development, and ongoing investment.

·         Interface with utilities on all calls and meetings.   

o    Attend all necessary site walks with the interconnecting utility and provide the proper feedback and guidance to the project team.

·         Assist the project team in creating and evaluating requests for proposals for interconnection subcontract work.   Continuously analyze and manage site interconnection designs for optimum cost and constructability.

·         Participate in all utility related project reviews, either in person or remote, providing all necessary project updates to ensure established timelines are met.

·         Participate in regional and national organizations and policy initiatives related to expanding grid access and modifying regulations for solar + storage projects and microgrids.

·         Determine the optimum plan/strategy for project interconnection using analytical tools and methods.

·         Assist in in project commissioning, acceptance testing and grid integration.

·         Work with leadership and internal/external stakeholders to grow the company's portfolio through the identification of new transmission and interconnection opportunities.

·         Work closely with utilities to identify and resolve integration-related issues; provide technical and strategic solutions to utilities and internal teams to ensure project interconnection.

·          Understanding of the interconnection process to the broader organization for all active markets.

·         Develop a thorough understanding and evaluation of potential interconnection options for various projects, and the related costs, benefits, and challenges for each option.

·         Travel to project sites to assist project commissioning and signal check-out activities of SCADA communications.

·         Inspect construction installation to ensure that construction is installed per the IFC drawings. Ensure engineering designs comply with UL, IEEE, and other industry requirements.

·         Develop processes and training programs for staff on MV relay components and controls. Manage and ensure plant start-up, testing, and commissioning activities are executed per the project schedules through coordination with all key stakeholders.  All work performed must comply with company safety, quality, and industry standards.

·         Provide written testing and commissioning documentation necessary to support business needs, achieving successful plant energization and project close out.

·         Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving.

·         Have a high degree of familiarity with the National Electric Code regarding PV Solar Systems.

What you'll need:

·         Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program or 5+ years of related experience.

·         Proficiency with creating Preliminary Interconnection Cost Estimates.

·         Experience working with utilities, ISO/RTOs, public utility commissions, and regulators.

·         Proficiency with reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

·         Must be detail-oriented and efficient in problem solving.

·         Proficiency with Procore or other construction management software.

 

Bonus Points:

·         Electrical License in the state of MN and/or ME, MA, VT or any states with current projects, or the ability to obtain your P.E.

·         Experience working with project or renewable development teams a plus.

·         Two years minimum of overseeing solar or related commercial or utility scale projects.

·         Current established relationships with Maine utilities (e.g., Versant)

Annual Salary: $135k-$150k DOE