Director, Transmission Interconnection Services

Here's The Role

Are you a leader and transmission interconnection expert? We are adding a Director of Transmission Interconnection Services. This role will lead all aspects of and manage requests for interconnection projects enabling the integration of generation and load into the ERCOT grid. You will work alongside a great team confronting the industry's biggest challenges!

How You'll Contribute

• Provide management and support to employees, which involves hiring, training, promoting, delegating assignments, evaluating performance, and addressing all components of supervision.
• Manage LCRA Transmission Services Corp. (TSC) facility interconnection requirements and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Direct overall activities of staff preparing and managing interconnection agreements and related contracts.
• Manage internal and external resources to ensure interconnection study and agreement milestones are timely achieved.
• Lead and sponsor the portfolio of projects and plans to effectively support interconnection requests.
• Act as a representative of LCRA TSC to customers and external collaborators, especially regarding interconnection and system planning issues.
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to achieve quality, efficient, and reliable transmission interconnection projects.

How You're Qualified

• Twelve years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection services, engineering or other relevant experience including at least five years of leadership responsibility.
• A degree(s) in math, computer science, engineering, or related field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You'll Stand Out

• Demonstrated knowledge in ERCOT generation and large load interconnection requirements.
• Proven understanding of NERC standards and ERCOT requirements.
• Established experience in drafting and negotiating interconnection agreements.
• Remarkable leadership and oversight capabilities related to transmission interconnection or system planning functions.
• Effective communication skills to represent, field, and respond to customer and developer concerns.

How We'll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.