Scope of Position

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

 

The Interconnection Manager, Offshore will provide technical and project management support for the development and implementation of offshore wind generation facilities by coordinating transmission and interconnection studies and processes with applicable ISOs, RTOs, and Transmission Owners, including PJM, NYISO, and other areas as applicable.

Responsibilities

Analyze electrical grids to identify new opportunities for interconnecting offshore wind projects.

• Understand interconnection requirements, interconnection processes, and Tariff rules.
• Support and coordinate, as needed, the preparation and submission of interconnection request packages for multiple simultaneous projects throughout the entire process.
• Review studies reports and provide technical insight throughout feasibility, system impact, and facilities studies phases.
• Act as the primary liaison with ISOs and TOs throughout the execution of required transmission upgrade projects.
• Support technical discussions and negotiations of interconnection agreements with utilities/consultants to make project interconnection timely and costly effects.
• Manage all interconnection-related activities for projects in implementation, to ensure the completion of all interconnection requests on schedule and within budget.
• Support projects on all pre-commercial operation interconnection-related issues
• Follow new transmission developments and pending transmission expansion/project plans.
• Coordinate outside consultants to perform work related to interconnection and transmission matters.

Participate in project team meetings, due diligence reviews, and cross-discipline cooperation.

• Stay current on matters related to regional transmission development, including planned system upgrades, interconnection queue reforms, transmission service study reforms, regional transmission planning efforts, and essential market and tariff reforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others:No Direct Report

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Requires a BSc EE degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in power systems, utility system planning and transmission planning, or project management of electrical transmission projects.
• Strong experience with interconnection processes, electrical grid planning, and grid code requirement, in PJM and NYISO preferred.
• Project management skills
• Knowledge and experience in renewable energy a plus
• Proficient in PowerWorld, PSS/E, or other power system software, a plus

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical people
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural context
• High energy, tolerance to pressure, self-motivated, client-focused individual
• Great team player, friendly personality, and with ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Always willing to “take the extra step” to achieve quality work and bring value to the team and company

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to travel every month to an Atlantic Shores or parent office for 3-5 days at a time.

Working Conditions:

Approximately 75% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (Microsoft Office, or other software as required), phones, and general office equipment. Approximately 25% of the time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors’ and/or internal customers’ sites in addition to attending various conferences and meetings.

 

 

This role’s annual base salary range is between $130,000 and $216,500.

In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.

• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness premium coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Rewarding 401k Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

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