Director of Interconnection

Confidential Search | Talisman Advisory Partners

Our client is a growing grid infrastructure and renewable energy development platform backed by one of the world's largest infrastructure investors. They're building out their interconnection function in North America and are looking for a senior interconnection leader to own the strategy and execution of generation and storage interconnection across a growing portfolio. This is a fully remote role.

You'll lead the interconnection strategy for a portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects, taking them from early site screening through queue entry, studies and executed interconnection agreements. You'll identify viable points of interconnection and assess available capacity and upgrade cost exposure to shape where and how the company develops. You'll manage interconnection requests and study processes across multiple ISOs and RTOs, interfacing directly with transmission providers, utilities and grid operators to resolve technical and commercial issues.

You'll review and challenge system impact and facilities studies, guide cost allocation and network upgrade decisions, and keep projects moving through evolving queue reform requirements. You'll also partner closely with development, engineering and commercial teams, and present interconnection risk and strategy to senior leadership.

A candidate with ten plus years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning or power system studies, ideally across utility, consulting and developer environments. You'll have a proven track record of taking projects from interconnection request through LGIA or GIA execution, and a strong understanding of ISO and RTO interconnection procedures, FERC and NERC requirements, and queue reform. Hands-on experience with load flow, contingency, stability and short circuit analysis using PSS/E, Power World or similar tools is essential.

Established relationships with transmission providers, ISOs and utilities are a strong plus. A degree in electrical engineering is required, and an advanced degree or PE is preferred.