Grid Interconnection Specialist – Renewable Energy Projects

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.

Georgia

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

EDP Renewables is seeking a Transmission Specialist to support the interconnection and transmission strategy for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and BESS projects across North America. The role collaborates with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Commercial teams to manage interconnection risks and ensure successful grid integration.

The candidate should have experience with U.S. ISO/RTO markets, interconnection studies, and knowledge of transmission planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering, Master’s degree preferred.
2–5 years in the utility industry with generation interconnection experience.
Experience coordinating with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and Transmission Owners.
Experience with utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Familiarity with generator interconnection agreements and project milestone requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and support generation interconnection projects for utility-scale Solar, Wind, BESS, and hybrid projects from initial application through studies, agreement execution, construction, and Commercial Operation.
Coordinate interconnection applications, queue positions, study requirements, project milestones, deposits, and technical documentation with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and Transmission Owners.
Review interconnection and transmission studies, including power flow, System Impact, Facilities, Cluster, and Affected System studies, to identify constraints, network upgrades, costs, schedules, and project risks.
Perform and/or coordinate transmission planning and technical analyses to evaluate Points of Interconnection (POIs), transmission capability, system constraints, and alternative interconnection strategies.
Support the negotiation and management of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and resolution of technical or schedule-related interconnection issues.
Partner with Development and Engineering teams to develop transmission and interconnection strategies, support project siting and POI selection, and identify opportunities and risks during project development.
Maintain familiarity with the interconnection requirements and processes of at least one U.S. ISO/RTO, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, or NYISO, and develop knowledge across additional markets.
Monitor applicable ISO/RTO, utility, FERC, and NERC requirements and participate in utility, ISO/RTO, consultant, and stakeholder discussions affecting the Company's renewable energy portfolio.
Communicate interconnection study results, network upgrade requirements, project risks, and recommended mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
Additional duties as required