Interconnection Specialist, Advisor

What You Can Expect

The Interconnection Specialist Advisor supports pre-construction development engineering and energy market activities for ENGIE North Americas portfolio of utility-scale renewable projects across the U.S. As a key member of the Transmission & Interconnection team you will contribute to grid interconnection efforts and broader renewable development initiatives aligned with the companys growth strategy.

Additionally the role provides Transmission & Interconnection insights for large load interconnections including co-location and behind-the-meter configurations.

What You Will Deliver:

• Strategic Queue Positioning: Secure viable queue positions with clear critical-path schedules deposits and commercial readiness milestones tracked and delivered on time
• Interconnection Agreements: Lead negotiation and coordination of Interconnection Agreements and associated network upgrades through handoff at Notice to Proceed (NTP)
• Deliverability Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to win and retain TPD allocations and plan for Full Capacity Deliverability Status (FCDS) or Partial Deliverability to support Resource Adequacy (RA)-eligible offtake
• Risk & Cost Control: Provide executive-level briefings on queue/study status upgrade exposure (LDNU/ADNU) schedule risks and mitigation strategies

Core Responsibilities:

Early Development & Siting

• Guide Point of Interconnection (POI) and route screening in collaboration with modeling teams
• Advise on injection capabilities and queue optimization strategies

Queue Strategy & Applications

• Lead CAISO/WECC interconnection requests including application submissions fee/deposit management and milestone tracking
• Manage cluster and independent study processes validations and stakeholder meetings

Study Management

• Coordinate feasibility system impact and facility studies with internal modelers and external PTOs/ISOs
• Analyze thermal voltage and stability results; assess upgrade assignability cost reasonableness and reconfiguration options to reduce scope

Deliverability & RA Positioning

• Plan and manage TPD retention strategies affidavit packages and timing relative to PPA milestones
• Align FCDS/Partial deliverability strategies with offtake requirements

Agreements & Execution

• Negotiate commercial terms of Interconnection Agreements including milestones security provisional service options and outage/energization coordination

Risk Management & Governance

• Maintain upgrade and schedule risk registers; present mitigation strategies such as portfolio routing alternative POIs and phased development
• Ensure compliance with FERC orders and NERC standards

Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead external engagement with PTOs/ISOs utilities and consultants
• Coordinate internally across development engineering M&A and finance teams
• Collaborate with grid and production cost modeling analysts to assess project impacts
• Communicate macro-level changes (e.g. queue reforms transmission projects retirements generation additions) to affected stakeholders
• Support utility negotiations for interconnection agreements project scheduling and site acquisition

Industry Engagement & Strategic Insight

• Represent ENGIE in industry advocacy groups
• Stay informed on national renewable energy trends and opportunities

What Youll Bring

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering or closely related technical field along with at minimum seven (7) years experience in utility-scale renewables or transmission & distribution (T&D) including direct ownership of interconnection workstreams. CAISO and WECC experience highly preferred
• Technical expertise in interpreting and challenging Powerflow results including consultant work product and the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven commercial acumen with a proven track record of translating study outcomes into upgrade cost ranges contingencies and hedging strategies aligned with offtake RA requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build constructive relationships across internal teams and external partners and represent ENGIE effectively in collaborative environments
• High attention to detail and a proactive results-oriented approach to gathering and synthesizing required information to support decision-making managing priorities and driving progress independently within a large matrixed organization

• Exceptional project management skills including the ability to prioritize critical-path tasks manage multiple workstreams and operate independently within a large matrixed organization

• Desire to advance the adoption and deployment of renewable energy solutions across North America

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $113900 $174570 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical dental vision life insurance employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance ESPP generous paid time off including wellness days holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But thats not all were dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE

ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.

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