Manager, Grid Strategy & Analytics

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The Senior Manager / Manager, Grid Strategy and Analytics is responsible for managing the technical aspects of the utility interconnection process for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other clean energy facilities across North America. This role oversees grid interconnection and integration activities throughout multiple phases of project development, including site selection, interconnection applications, study process management, negotiation of interconnection agreements, grid integration, construction, and testing.

• Manage all aspects of the utility interconnection and grid integration process for new power plant projects.
• Perform economic transmission planning using PROMOD.
• Provide technical leadership in the review and management of interconnection documents, including studies, standards, and agreements.
• Manage external consultants performing interconnection modeling and studies, including load flow studies of current and future utility system conditions.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant interconnection tariffs for key domestic and international utilities and system operators.
• Provide technical input during early-stage development regarding strategic interconnection siting and interconnection facilities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the high-voltage design and installation process, ensuring compliance with interconnection and power purchase requirements.
• Manage consultants performing transmission and substation design activities.
• Collaborate with development teams on permit submissions, utility proposals, and other project development activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms to ensure reliable and cost-effective electrical designs for contracted projects.
• Provide technical input to the Regulatory Strategy team regarding interconnection and grid integration policies.

Maintain accountability for preliminary interconnection siting and requirements across assigned projects. Manage external consultant budgets of up to $200,000. Supervise and provide guidance to supporting personnel within an expanding organization. Collaborate with senior leadership, internal…