Senior Manager Transmission Business Mgmt
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Plant / Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Senior Manager Transmission Business Mgmt
Date: Dec 19, 2025
Location(s): Des Moines, IA, US, 50301
Company: Next Era Energy
Requisition : 92541
Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific DescriptionThe Sr Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA).
KeySkills and Experience
- Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external Subject Matter Experts to complete comprehensive technical analysis
- A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards
- Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies
- Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection
- Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management
- Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets
- Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to conduct interconnection analysis using Power
GEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN. - Perform prospecting studies to identify the optimal locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region.
- Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
- Maintain proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and system performance evaluation criteria.
- Perform network upgrade cost estimates for proposed projects.
- Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results.
- Participate in negotiations with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions.
- Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner.
- Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision‑making.
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience and working relationship with California ISO and / or other utilities in the Western United States (CA, AZ, NV, NM, UT, OR, WA, , WY, MT and CO) in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus in grid reliability.
- Experience in steady‑state thermal/voltage, short‑circuit, transient stability analyses using industry tools such as Power
GEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and…
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