Senior Interconnection Engineer

Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. The Senior Interconnection Engineer will spearhead interconnection efforts from early-stage development through construction and into commercial operation, collaborating with internal teams and external parties to meet interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage interconnection activities and track requirements for interconnection studies and applications
• Communicate and coordinate with Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISOs/RTOs), transmission providers, and utilities to ensure project interconnections are cost-effective
• Develop and manage interconnection schedules, ensuring all milestones are achieved
• Support negotiations for technical studies and interconnection agreements
• Oversee consultants' work on interconnection applications, modeling, and studies
• Assist the Project Engineering team and Project Managers with design, construction, and commissioning deliverables
• Support the Origination team with bid activities, including preparing technical documents for RFPs
• Stay current on new and emerging technologies and policies at ISOs/RTOs
• Develop and implement new methodologies, tools, and procedures to improve efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
• 3 - 5 years of experience as an Senior Interconnection Engineer/Interconnection Engineer in the renewable energy industry, utility, or RTO/ISO environment
• Proficiency with software used in interconnection studies, such as PSS/E, PSCAD, and PSLF
• In-depth knowledge of interconnection procedures at utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and transmission providers
• Ability to comprehend complex interconnection study reports and communicate their impact on projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with external and internal customers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred but not required