Head of Grid Interconnection & Transmission

EDP Renewables North America LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America LLC seeks a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to lead strategic planning across Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems throughout North America.

You will guide interconnection processes with utilities, ISOs, and RTOs, ensure risk is managed, and align with development and operations objectives. Houston-based, senior leadership role with broad cross-functional impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in the energy industry; familiarity with U.S. ISOs and markets.
• Knowledge of power flow, price modeling, and industry standards (FERC/NERC).
• Proficiency with Microsoft products is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transmission/interconnection strategies for Solar, Wind, and BESS.
• Lead interconnection projects from queue to Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Evaluate transmission capability and interconnection opportunities early in origination.
• Identify constraints and propose mitigation to reduce project risk.
• Guide planning, grid reliability, and interconnection requirements.
• Support project siting by evaluating infrastructure and capacity.
• Lead multi-ISO/RTO interconnection processes and negotiations.
• Monitor schedules to meet COD milestones.
• Coordinate System Impact Studies and related evaluations.

Skills

Energy industry experience

ISO markets familiarity

Engineering proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EDP Renewables North America LLC seeks a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to lead strategic planning across Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems throughout North America.

You will guide interconnection processes with utilities, ISOs, and RTOs, ensure risk is managed, and align with development and operations objectives. Houston-based, senior leadership role with broad cross-functional impact.