[Hiring] Interconnection Project Manager @Silicon Ranch Corporation

Role Description

Interconnection Project Managers are responsible for the management of the interconnection process in target markets across the US. This position is critical for execution of the company’s development initiatives and overall interconnection process. Interconnection PMs manage consultants and other subject matter experts as needed to execute the company’s development strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of the Interconnection Process
  • Handle the day-to-day interconnection process for new & existing development projects from siting to execution including interconnection agreements, affected systems and engineering agreements.
  • Assist in the development of commercial arrangements to optimize project cost, schedule and risks.
  • Oversee consultants as necessary to support the interconnection process including application deliverables in addition to engineering review of utility schedules and cost estimate.
  • Establish working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives in key markets.
  • Act as an advisor and liaison with Project Development, Business Development and management on interconnection issues and policies related to project development risk and opportunities.
• Project Development and Siting
  • Assist in the evaluation of utility system loading (e.g., deliverability, congestion) and potential interconnection costs to support siting of new development projects.
  • Assist in the evaluation of interconnection and gen-tie studies and alternatives; participate in processes to optimize project interconnection options based on cost, schedule, off take preference and risk.
  • Support PPA, financing and project sale processes including providing information on the interconnection agreements and articulating the project’s specific interconnection related attributes.
• Due Diligence for existing development projects
  • Assist with 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.
• Policy & Markets
  • Begin developing a basic understanding of the transmission/interconnection related legislation and regulations that impact Region of responsibility.
  • Develop a working knowledge of related regional tariffs and understand its effect on the interconnection process.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish strong working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables with conflicting schedules.
• Exceptional public speaking, presentation skills, and the ability to explain and communicate 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.
• Outstanding project management and negotiation skills.
• Positive attitude with ability to receive constructive feedback.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience with an emphasis on power systems.
• Working knowledge of generation interconnection tariffs, interconnection agreements and requirements in one or more key markets, including a strong knowledge of the process from the initial interconnection request through utility operations.
• Experience with distribution-interconnected projects.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in transmission planning and/or power generation interconnections.
• Working knowledge of power delivery and/or transmission system planning and grid operation.
• Knowledge of power flow modeling and results.

Our interview process:

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.

• Introductory Interview with our recruiter
• Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
• Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
• Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team