Electric Utility – Engineering & Technical Support

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that transforms projects in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. The Electric Utility – Engineering/Technical Support role involves managing the utility load-interconnection process, serving as the primary liaison with utilities, and contributing to corporate initiatives to support expansion across diverse markets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end utility load-interconnection process for all assigned development projects
• Serve as the primary interface with electric utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and transmission operators, fostering strong, collaborative relationships
• Review and evaluate utility system-impact studies, load-flow models, and power-delivery feasibility assessments
• Oversee third-party engineering and consultant studies to ensure technical accuracy, risk mitigation, and alignment with project objectives
• Support transmission planning needs by evaluating grid capacity, upgrade requirements, and long‑term infrastructure implications for new and existing sites
• Assess new market viability from a utility and transmission-delivery perspective and provide recommendations to cross-functional leadership
• Analyze utility constraints, risks, and opportunities to inform site-selection and development strategies
• Communicate complex engineering concepts, utility timelines, and technical issues clearly and effectively to non-technical executives and stakeholders
• Review, negotiate, and provide technical input on utility service agreements, interconnection contracts, and power-delivery provisions
• Develop and maintain project-level utility budget forecasts, including interconnection costs, upgrades, and long-term O&M considerations
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize coordination with utilities, engineering partners, and internal teams
• Partner closely with development, engineering, supply chain, policy, energy procurement, legal, and leadership teams to advance project objectives
• Contribute to corporate initiatives related to energy strategy, regulatory engagement, new market exploration, and long-term planning
• Support the preparation of business cases, executive summaries, and leadership approvals related to utility strategy and project feasibility

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in electric utility engineering, grid planning, interconnection management, or equivalent technical role
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution systems, interconnection processes, and ISO/RTO operations
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, consultants, and internal teams
• Experience in data center, large industrial load, or utility-scale energy projects is highly preferred