Senior Manager, Interconnection Services

Role Overview

• Lead ERCOT interconnection application activities, ensuring compliance with protocols, study requirements, and project timelines
• Manage projects through all interconnection study phases, including screening, Full Interconnection Studies (FIS), and grid synchronization activities
• Coordinate directly with ERCOT, TSPs, and other stakeholders to advance projects through the interconnection queue
• Review and validate interconnection study results, assumptions, and mitigation requirements
• Perform and oversee transmission injection analyses and system impact assessments to evaluate interconnection feasibility and grid impacts
• Conduct or review steady-state, short-circuit, and transient stability studies using industry-standard tools
• Assess curtailment risk, congestion exposure, and transmission constraints to inform siting and development strategy
• Identify optimal interconnection points and transmission solutions for new generation and large-load projects
• Provide technical consulting support for early-stage project development, including siting analysis and transmission feasibility evaluations
• Support M&A and acquisition diligence activities by assessing interconnection viability, upgrade exposure, and project risks
• Develop portfolio optimization strategies related to transmission access and interconnection positioning
• Prepare and present technical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with ERCOT, TSPs, consultants, and industry partners
• Identify opportunities to improve interconnection outcomes, reduce development risk, and enhance project economics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years significant experience supporting generation and/or large-load interconnection activities within ERCOT
• Strong knowledge of ERCOT protocols, transmission planning practices, and NERC reliability standards
• Direct experience managing ERCOT interconnection applications and study processes
• Experience working collaboratively with ERCOT, TSPs, utilities, and external consultants
• Proven experience reviewing and interpreting Full Interconnection Studies and associated upgrade requirements
• Strong understanding of transmission constraints, and grid reliability considerations
• Proficiency with power system modeling and analysis tools including: PowerWorld, TARA, PSS/E, DSATools, ASPEN
• Expertise in: Steady-state analysis, Short-circuit analysis, Injection and transmission feasibility studies
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a collaborative environment
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

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