Manager of Transmission & interconnection

Reference: 148703618_1750762747

Manager, Transmission & Interconnection
Location: Washington, DC or Remote
Type: Full-time
Start: ASAP
About the Company
This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected clean energy platforms in the United States. With over 15 years in the market, the firm has deployed gigawatts of solar and storage projects nationwide and secured over $2 billion in backing from major infrastructure investors. The company is known for delivering high-impact, community-driven energy solutions and for being a long-term owner-operator with a mission-driven culture.
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The Role
They're hiring a Manager of Transmission & Interconnection to support a rapidly growing utility-scale portfolio. You'll be responsible for leading all interconnection and transmission activities from concept through NTP across a diverse pipeline of solar and storage projects in key ISOs (PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ERCOT). This position sits at the intersection of grid strategy, project development, and stakeholder engagement.
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Key Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end interconnection application processes, including feasibility, system impact, and facility studies
* Track and analyze transmission constraints, congestion, and curtailment risk in priority markets
* Serve as the technical point of contact with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and consultants
* Support site origination with grid availability assessments and thermal hosting analysis
* Drive internal strategy on queue positioning, project clustering, and grid optimization
* Provide risk assessments and interconnection timelines to cross-functional teams (development, finance, legal, and engineering)
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What You Bring
* 4+ years of experience in interconnection or transmission planning within the renewables or power sector
* Deep familiarity with ISO/RTO processes - ideally PJM and MISO
* Experience managing interconnection requests, including generator interconnection applications and queue participation
* Technical fluency with power flow studies, load flow, congestion analysis (PSSE, PowerWorld, etc. is a plus)
* Ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams
* Self-starter with a bias for action and strong project management chops
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Bonus Points
* Electrical engineering or energy systems degree
* Experience with battery storage and hybrid project modeling
* Prior work with a developer, IPP, or utility in a similar capacity
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Why This Role
You'll join a mission-driven team building the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. The company offers long-term growth potential, a collaborative culture, and the chance to shape impactful energy solutions across the country.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$120,000.00 - $160,000.00
Per annum
USD120000.00 - USD160000.00 per annum

United States of America

Permanent

Added 24/06/2025
Reference: 148703618_1750762747

Manager of Transmission & interconnection

United States of America
Permanent

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