Grid Interconnection & Transmission Leader

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables in Houston seeks a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to lead strategic planning for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage interconnections across North America. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with ISOs/RTOs, and align interconnection efforts with corporate goals.

The role requires deep knowledge of transmission standards, project scheduling, and strong leadership to minimize risk and ensure COD milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years in energy industry with strong exposure to U.S. ISOs and markets and some commercial transmission experience.
• Understanding of FERC, NERC, and other industry agencies’ standards and regulations (especially FERC 2003-C and FERC 888-890).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transmission and interconnection strategies supporting utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage projects.
• Lead generation interconnection projects from queue submission through GIAs and Commercial Operation.
• Evaluate transmission system capability, available capacity, and interconnection opportunities during project origination.
• Identify transmission constraints and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce project risk.
• Provide technical guidance regarding transmission planning, grid reliability, and interconnection requirements.
• Coordinate System Impact Studies, Facilities Studies, Affected System Studies, and Generator Deliverability evaluations.
• Lead negotiations of GIAs, engineering agreements, and related technical documents.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

EDP Renewables in Houston seeks a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to lead strategic planning for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage interconnections across North America. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with ISOs/RTOs, and align interconnection efforts with corporate goals.

The role requires deep knowledge of transmission standards, project scheduling, and strong leadership to minimize risk and ensure COD milestones.