Transmission & Interconnection Manager – Senior

🕒 September 29

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Grid United

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2021

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

⚡ Energy

Consulting • Logistics • Energy

Grid United is a company dedicated to developing next-generation energy infrastructure to modernize the U. S. electric grid. With a team comprised of experienced energy industry veterans, Grid United focuses on creating utility-scale electric transmission projects that enhance grid resilience, reduce electricity costs, and provide long-term economic benefits to communities. The company utilizes advanced technologies for long-haul high-voltage transmission lines necessary for accommodating the evolving energy mix in America.

📋 Description

• Support development of greenfield transmission projects through power flow and related planning analyses • Lead transmission planning studies including power flow, contingency, short circuit, and voltage/reactive analyses • Screen potential points of interconnection and inform project feasibility and design • Develop and maintain study cases and transmission system models • Prepare, file, and manage interconnection and transmission service requests • Own the portfolio interconnection tracker and report milestones, readiness requirements, payment forecasts, financial security postings, decision points, and queue timeline slippage • Serve as technical point of contact with transmission owners, utilities, and ISO/RTO interconnection staff • Lead scoping meetings and study review calls; negotiate study assumptions, results, and mitigation • Review, diagnose, and independently validate ISO/RTO and utility interconnection study results • Test and propose alternative transmission mitigations to reduce cost and schedule risk • Evaluate network upgrade cost allocation, affected system impacts, and restudy risk • Recommend queue strategy decisions to proceed, modify, suspend, or withdraw requests • Support negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements, facilities study agreements, and related contracts • Interpret and apply ISO/RTO tariffs, business practice manuals, planning criteria, and FERC interconnection requirements • Track tariff and process reforms affecting the development portfolio • Coordinate with HVDC Engineering specialists to develop and validate interconnection analysis models • Structure, procure, and manage consultants performing interconnection and planning studies • Review consultant deliverables for quality and accuracy • Participate in RTO stakeholder meetings, planning working groups, and industry forums • Represent Grid United's positions on interconnection and planning matters • Provide technical input on routing, sizing, point of interconnection selection, cost estimates, and acquisition due diligence • Mentor and review Transmission & Interconnection Engineers • Establish study standards and documentation practices for the team

🎯 Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis on Power Systems is required • 5+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, or transmission service • Direct experience filing and managing interconnection requests at a developer, utility, ISO/RTO, or consultancy • Hands-on proficiency with at least one of PSS/E, PSLF, Powergem TARA, or PowerWorld Simulator • Familiarity with production cost tools such as PROMOD, GridView, or PLEXOS is a plus • Working knowledge of generator and load interconnection processes, cluster studies, and ISO/RTO tariffs across multiple regions • Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with utility and ISO/RTO staff and represent an organization in technical discussions and negotiations • Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, regional planning criteria, and state and federal regulatory frameworks applicable to electric power systems • Planning level knowledge of HVDC technology and systems, substation configurations, transmission line design and ratings, and cost estimates • Experience managing consultants and external study vendors, including scope, budget, and deliverable review • Highly organized, with ability to track concurrent requests, deadlines, and financial commitments • Willingness and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities • Self-starter willing to persevere under ambiguity and limited data • Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical findings into business recommendations • Prior supervisory or mentoring experience preferred • MS in Electrical Engineering or MBA preferred • PE license a plus • Ability to travel up to 30%

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Bonus incentive plan • Long term incentive plan • Health benefits • 401(k) • Comprehensive benefits package • Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment • Positive social impact • Ability to work remotely • Opportunity to work with experienced industry leaders • Opportunity to play a leading role in delivering a large-scale project

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