Director, Transmission Planning

Exus Renewables North America Open Roles; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exus Renewables North America is seeking a Director of Transmission Planning to support transmission and interconnection activities. This pivotal role is designed for someone with 10+ years in transmission planning and interconnection, responsible for developing strategies and overseeing compliance across various markets.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing interconnection lifecycle projects and advocating for risk management and cost exposure strategies. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with a preference for a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, or power system engineering roles.
• Direct experience from interconnection request to commercial operation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection activities for generation projects.
• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle across multiple markets.
• Serve as primary contact with RTOs/ISOs for GIA execution.
• Support due diligence for M&A and financing transactions.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Transmission Planning

Interconnection Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Transmission Planning will support Exus’ transmission and interconnection activities across all applicable interconnection regions and RTOs/ISOs. This role is responsible for developing and executing portfolio-level interconnection strategies, interpreting and anticipating changes to RTO/ISO tariffs and modeling approaches, and advocating internal and external mitigation strategies to manage interconnection risk, cost exposure, and schedule impacts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection activities for new and existing generation projects, including oversight of detailed electrical modeling, power system analyses, and strategic assessments of transmission constraints, upgrade requirements, and interconnection risk.
• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle across multiple markets to secure Interconnection Agreements (IAs/GIAs), from application submission through study phases, negotiation, and execution, while ensuring alignment with regulatory milestones, portfolio sequencing, and downstream construction and operations requirements.
• Evaluate and compare interconnection alternatives at both the project and portfolio level to optimize outcomes across cost, schedule, offtake priorities, transmission risk, and capital efficiency in close collaboration with other departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with RTOs/ISOs and interconnected transmission owners for GIA/IA execution, implementation, and amendment activities, ensuring proactive issue resolution and effective external stakeholder management.
• Lead internal transmission- and interconnection-related policy interpretation by monitoring FERC, state regulatory, and RTO/ISO market developments and ensuring timely integration of rule changes into development and interconnection strategies.
• Support due diligence for M&A, PPA, and financing transactions by providing transmission, interconnection, and grid-related assessments that inform commercial, technical, and investment decision‑making.
• Oversee GIA/IA obligations through project implementation, coordinating with Development, EPC, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure compliance, risk management, and timely progression to construction and COD.
• Establish and continuously improve internal interconnection standards, processes, and risk management frameworks across regions.
• Advise executive leadership on transmission‑driven go/no‑go decisions, market entry considerations, and portfolio prioritization.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or power dynamics or related field required; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transmission planning, interconnection, or power system engineering roles required, preferably within a renewable energy developer, utility, ISO/RTO, or consulting environment.
• Direct, demonstrated past experience working on projects from interconnection request through IA execution and commercial operation required.
• Demonstrated past experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines & managing groups.