Director of Interconnection

Viridan Group; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridan Group, a leading independent power producer, seeks a Director of Interconnection to own the interconnection function across a multi-GW portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects in the US and Canada. This senior, hands-on role serves as the go-to expert on generator interconnection and transmission, guiding projects from queue entry through COD.

You will shape portfolio strategy with executive leadership, oversee budgets and studies, mentor a growing team, and lead negotiations with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in generation interconnection or transmission planning with full lifecycle experience.
• Hands-on power system modeling using PSS/E, PowerWorld, or TARA.
• Deep knowledge of FERC, OATT tariffs, and interconnection procedures across ISOs/RTOs.

Responsibilities

• Own interconnection strategy across the portfolio, including POI selection and queue management.
• Review feasibility, system impact, and cost studies to reduce upgrades and schedule risk.
• Oversee electrical design reviews of collection systems, substations and gen-tie lines.
• Lead negotiations on interconnection agreements with utilities, ISOs and RTOs.
• Own interconnection budgets, deposits and cost forecasting with portfolio-level risk reporting.
• Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and partnerships.
• Build, mentor and scale a high-performing interconnection team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Power system modeling

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (power systems preferred)

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

TARA

Job description

A well-established independent power producer is hiring a Director of Interconnection to own its interconnection function across a multi-GW pipeline of utility-scale wind, solar and storage projects in the US and Canada.

This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role. You’ll be the company’s go-to expert on generator interconnection and transmission. You’ll steer projects from queue entry through COD, shape portfolio strategy with executive leadership, and build out the team.

What you’ll do

• Own interconnection strategy across the portfolio, including POI selection, queue management and transmission access, and advise leadership on go/no-go decisions
• Personally review and challenge feasibility, system impact, affected system and facilities studies, and test alternatives to reduce upgrade costs and schedule risk
• Oversee electrical design reviews, including collection systems, project substations and gen-tie lines
• Lead negotiations on interconnection agreements and serve as the primary contact with utilities, ISOs and RTOs
• Own interconnection budgets, deposits and cost forecasting, with clear portfolio-level risk reporting
• Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and partnerships
• Build, mentor and scale a high-performing interconnection team

What you bring

• BS in Electrical Engineering (power systems preferred)
• 10+ years in generation interconnection or transmission planning, with full lifecycle experience taking projects from queue to COD
• Strong technical depth: you can review study results critically, not just manage the process
• Hands-on power system modeling experience (PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA or similar)
• Deep knowledge of FERC, OATT tariffs and interconnection procedures across multiple ISOs/RTOs
• Proven people leadership and cross-functional influence

Nice to have:

PE license, advanced degree, storage or hybrid project experience

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.