ERCOT Interconnection Director – Transmission & Grid Strategy

Carey International Group, LLC; Windermere (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CIG Energy in the United States seeks a Director, Interconnection Services to lead transmission and interconnection efforts for utility-scale generation in ERCOT, guiding projects from screening studies through grid synchronization. This role acts as the SME for ERCOT interconnection strategy, coordinates with ERCOT, TSPs, utilities and consultants, and provides technical guidance for acquisitions and project due diligence.

PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting generator or large-load interconnection projects within ERCOT.
• Demonstrated experience managing ERCOT interconnection applications and study processes.
• Strong understanding of ERCOT Protocols, transmission planning, and NERC reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead generator and large-load interconnection activities within ERCOT and ensure compliance with market rules.
• Manage interconnection lifecycle from screening studies to grid synchronization.
• Coordinate with ERCOT, TSPs, utilities, and consultants to advance projects.
• Review study assumptions and upgrade requirements for accurate project evaluation.

Skills

Transmission system modeling

Power flow analysis

Short‑circuit analysis

Dynamic stability studies

Injection studies

Transmission feasibility assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerWorld

PSSE

TARA

DSATools

ASPEN

Job description

CIG Energy in the United States seeks a Director, Interconnection Services to lead transmission and interconnection efforts for utility-scale generation in ERCOT, guiding projects from screening studies through grid synchronization. This role acts as the SME for ERCOT interconnection strategy, coordinates with ERCOT, TSPs, utilities and consultants, and provides technical guidance for acquisitions and project due diligence.

PE license preferred.