Location: Houston, Texas / Remote
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $250K DOE plus 20% bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Tuition Assistance, and more
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interconnection & Grid Strategy professional to manage all grid-related aspects of our renewable energy development portfolio.
This role will serve as the primary liaison with ISO/RTOs and utilities, while working closely and responsively with internal functional teams such as development, engineering, and GIS to define interconnection-driven siting strategies and maximize project success rates in increasingly constrained grid environments.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on interconnection experience within ISO/RTO such as ERCOT, a strong understanding of evolving grid policies and study methodologies, and the ability to represent a developer’s commercial and strategic interests across the full project lifecycle—from early-stage siting through construction and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Spearhead the Transmission & Interconnection strategy, setting short & long-term goals for grid integration across various US power markets.
Queue Management: Manage the company’s interconnection portfolio, ensuring timely submission of study requests and evaluating the feasibility/costs of System Impact Studies (SIS) and Facilities Studies.
Regulatory & Policy Advocacy: Monitor and advise executive leadership on market rule changes, FERC filings, and ISO/RTO policy shifts (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO) that impact transmission costs or timelines.
Project Development Support: Partner with the project development team to identify optimal points of interconnection (POI) and evaluate congestion, curtailment risks, and basis risk.
Liaison & Negotiation: Represent the company in stakeholder meetings and negotiate Interconnection Agreements (IA) with Transmission Owners (TOs) and Balancing Authorities.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years of direct experience in US transmission and interconnection.
Developer Background: Proven track record working specifically for a renewable energy developer, managing utility-scale solar, wind, or storage assets.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of ISO/RTO tariffs, business practice manuals, and the FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
Market Insight: Ability to translate complex regulatory/policy changes into actionable business strategies.
Leadership/Team Spirit: Experience managing technical teams and external consultants. Responsiveness and responsibilities on development team’s inquiries
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with power flow modeling software (e.g., PSS/E, PROMOD, or TARA).
Established relationships with ISO/RTO planning staff.