Interconnection Manager

Domain Industrial Projects, Laboratories & Analyses, Particular Situations

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 6 years

About Total Energies

Total Energies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, Total Energies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

This position can sit in Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or fully remote and travel as needed.

ACTIVITIES:

• Lead and oversee all transmission and interconnection activities for solar, wind, load, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet interconnection requirements and progress efficiently through ISO/RTO processes
• Provide technical guidance and compliance support, ensuring accurate project documentation and effective information flow across teams
• Conduct interconnection due diligence for acquisitions, assessing risks, costs, and opportunities across project portfolios
• Participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and working groups to stay informed on queue reforms, regulatory changes, and evolving interconnection requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and regional grid codes and regulatory frameworks
• Negotiate complex transmission and generator interconnection agreements (e.g., IA, ISA, CSA) with utilities and transmission providers
• Build and manage relationships with external consultants, while developing efficient processes for partner engagement and maintaining interconnection data and study databases
• Mentor junior team members and support internal stakeholders in navigating interconnection timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Support broader team and organizational priorities through additional responsibilities as needed

PURPOSES:

• Leading all transmission and interconnection activities for solar, wind, BESS, and load projects
• Advancing the project pipeline
• Ensuring successful integration of renewable assets into the grid

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, power systems engineering, or a related field within the renewable energy sector
• Strong knowledge of power systems, grid architecture, and renewable energy technologies
• Proficiency with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, Power World, PSLF, PSCAD, TARA)
• Solid understanding of RTO/ISO transmission planning and generator interconnection processes within one or more major U.S. markets (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, WECC)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands while contributing effectively within a collaborative team

What We Provide

Total Energies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, enhanced employer-contributed…