Sr. Director​/VP, Transmission and Interconnection Engineering

Sr. Director/VP, Transmission and Interconnection Engineering

Mountain View, CA

The Sr. Director/VP, Transmission and Interconnection Engineering will lead all technical and strategic aspects of transmission analysis, grid interconnection, and system integration for large-scale solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This leader will oversee the evaluation of transmission capacity, grid constraints, and interconnection requirements, ensuring that projects are developed with optimal technical performance and economic value.

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize project siting based on transmission availability, congestion analysis, and queue positioning.
• Direct the preparation and review of power flow, short circuit, transient stability, and reactive power studies.
• Manage interconnection requests (FERC, CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, etc.) and interface with ISOs/RTOs and utilities throughout the study process.
• Evaluate system performance, network upgrades, and curtailment risks for both solar and hybrid (solar + storage) configurations.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and regional reliability standards.
• Work closely with cross‑functional team members and consultants to ensure grid‑compliant designs and optimized points of interconnection (POIs).
• Support due diligence for M&A and joint venture activities by assessing interconnection risks and opportunities.
• Present complex grid and transmission topics to executives, investors, and regulatory stakeholders in a clear, business‑relevant manner.
• Develop standardized tools, models, and methodologies for evaluating interconnection and congestion across regions.
• Oversee consultants and external transmission studies, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments that affect transmission access and queue processes.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in power systems, interconnection engineering, or grid planning.
• Deep understanding of ISO/RTO interconnection processes (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, SPP).
• Experience with PSS®E, PSCAD, TARA, Power World, or similar power systems modeling tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of interconnection applications and execution of large‑scale renewable or hybrid projects.
• Experience with hybrid systems (PV + BESS) and inverter‑based resource modeling.
• Utility‑Scale Energy Asset Management experience preferred.

Competitive Compensation Package

Remote Flexibility with 5‑15% travel to sites as needed.

Health Insurance: 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold‑level PPO plan. Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered.

Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.

Minimum salary of $220,000 to maximum salary of $275,000 + equity + benefits.

The range provided is 1AP’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount will be based on job‑related and non‑discriminatory factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

1st Avenue Power is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran or military status, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive decision‑making, or any other legally recognized protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the ADA, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing an application or otherwise participating in the application process.

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