Manager, Interconnection

Oriden, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is looking for an Interconnection Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Actively Manage Interconnection Aspects of Project Development
  • Manage the interconnection process and monitor key milestones throughout the lifecycle of the project from initialization to commissioning of the projects.
  • Perform / evaluate interconnection studies and identify schedule and risks in support of project development and due diligence evaluation.
  • Act as main liaison with project developers on matters relating to interconnection and provide technical insight and business solutions to reduce interconnection cost and remove obstacles to project development.
  • Negotiate and amend contractual agreements with Transmission Owners for potential commercial counter parties.
  • Engage and manage consultants as necessary to support the interconnection process including application deliverables in addition to engineering review of utility schedules and cost estimates.
  • Perform and/or coordinate required internal studies, such as power flow, site location / generation tie route assessments, and substation open bay / connectivity evaluations.
  • Forecast and communicate required deposit and payment amounts for interconnection queue positions and related studies.
  • Develop and communicate meeting minutes for interconnection-related meetings with outside entities.

• Support the Company as a Technical Expert
  • Conduct due-diligence review of potential project and portfolio acquisitions and related commercial transactions related to the interconnection and transmission risk and provide recommendations to the acquisition team.
  • Develop, propose, and maintain a strategy for the Company to conduct studies and reviews efficiently and effectively through a combination of software tools, in-house personnel skills, and external consultants.
  • Manage, understand, and communicate the impacts of production cost analyses performed by external subject matter experts.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team in reviewing interconnection-related design elements and optimizing the project’s engineering design in support of grid integration requirements.
  • Evaluate and provide recommendations on the impact of new and proposed transmission/interconnection related legislation and regulations that could impact company and/or the utility scale solar industry.
  • Serve as an expert on transmission-related market design and regulatory issues (e.g., queue reform, energy market reform, FTRs/CRRs, transmission cost allocation, etc.), monitor key developments in these areas through engagement in industry forums and literature, and provide recommendations in these areas.
  • Review utility transmission planning reports and present findings to the Company team.

• Engage with the Industry
  • Represent the company’s interests in industry forums such as regional transmission organization (RTO) stakeholder workshops through attending meetings, presenting questions and points of view, and relaying relevant developments to impacted Company stakeholders.
  • Represent the Company and establish/maintain productive and collaborative relationships with key utilities, RTOs, industry groups, regulators and other stakeholders on issues related to transmission and interconnection.
  • Monitor regional transmission planning process and interconnection policy change; participate as stakeholder in transmission and market related regulatory activities while advocating for Company positions.

• Support activities initiated by the Transmission Strategy Group, as required
  • Support internal analysis to predict interconnection capacity and other key parameters to support project siting.
  • Support transmission assessments and policy reviews to forecast future system conditions and determine commercial viability to support siting, interconnection agreements (IA), power purchase agreements (PPA), financing and sale process.
  • Support assessments of transmission-related market dynamics, such as locational marginal pricing (LMP), nodal basis risks, congestion risks, transmission path availability, etc.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or associated discipline) from an accredited university.
• Master’s Degree in Power Systems and Protection or similar area of focus is a plus but not required.
• Professional Engineering license is a plus but not required.
• Five to ten years of experience in a transmission planning or system studies role with a utility, regional transmission organization (RTO), or consultant.
• Ability to work at least three days per week from Pittsburgh-based office with remote options available for balance of week.
• Experience in transmission planning, grid operation and generator interconnection topics.
• Experience in generation interconnection process and transmission tariffs in one or more of the following markets: PJM, MISO, NYISO, TVA and SPP.
• Familiarity with power system modeling and transmission planning/generator interconnection studies.
• Familiarity with PSSE (preferred) or PSLF and TARA, with the ability of using the software to perform interconnection studies independently.
• Experience with estimating interconnection-related construction costs is preferred.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with utilities, RTOs, and industry representatives.
• Proficient in public speaking, presentation skills, explaining complex technical topics and writing of technical reports.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, capable of applying advanced engineering principles to identify and solve complex issues.
• High-energy, positive attitude with ability to receive constructive feedback. Interest in growing careers in the solar and renewable industry.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Committed to quality product and services
• Great working environment and culture
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.