Interconnection Manager, Senior
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
About the role
We’re looking for an Interconnection Manager, Sr. for our client. This is an 11‑month contract assignment (W‑2). You will participate in the Mid‑Continent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) generator interconnection processes and oversee the full life cycle of development and construction of projects. This role is essential for the successful execution of new generating asset growth within the MISO and SPP regions.
As an experienced technical team member, you will collaborate with internal project developers/originators and external entities including the ISO and Transmission Owners (TO). Your main responsibilities include managing generator interconnections—encompassing interconnection application filing, queue management, system impact study review, and generator interconnection agreement negotiation/amendments. You will also act as an interconnection subject‑matter expert and provide essential support to projects, including diligence for mergers & acquisitions and greenfield projects.
Location:
Juno Beach, FL (remote considered).
- Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
- Coordinate with partners, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve the generator interconnection process.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning.
- Power systems background with a deep understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards.
- Experience with steady‑state thermal/voltage, short‑circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, TSAT, and ASPEN.
- Experience with planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies.
- Coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive tasks.
- Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to external team members and all levels of management.
- Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets.
- Demonstrated experience and a working relationship with ISOs MISO and/or SPP in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements; knowledge of utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, and business practices is necessary. Transmission planning with a focus on grid reliability is required.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
The base salary range for this position, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $40.00/hr to $45.00/hr.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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