Head of Transmission & Interconnection

Sourcechange; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the United States is seeking a Head of Transmission Planning and Interconnection to lead interconnection strategy and execution for utility-scale projects. The ideal candidate will manage all planning activities, direct technical assessments, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders including utilities and regulators. This role requires extensive experience in transmission planning and an engineering degree. The firm emphasizes quality and performance in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in transmission planning or grid studies.
• Proven ability to lead interconnection efforts with multiple ISOs/RTOs.
• Working knowledge of FERC and NERC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all interconnection and transmission planning activities.
• Client engagement with ISOs, RTOs, and utilities.
• Conduct technical assessments including power flow analyses.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

Job description

Trusted Partner in Engineering & Construction Hiring for Clean Energy and Power Infrastructure | AVP at Sourcechange

I am partnering with a private equity–backed renewable energy platform is hiring a Head of Transmission Planning and Interconnection to lead all grid-related strategy and execution across its growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects. The business is well-funded, lean, and scaling toward full IPP ownership with a clear focus on quality, technical depth, and long-term asset performance.

The Role:

You will lead all interconnection and transmission planning activities from development through construction, overseeing project queue positions, system impact studies, and coordination with utilities, ISOs, and consultants. This is a strategic, technical, and cross-functional leadership role that will shape interconnection strategy and directly influence project economics and scheduling across a national pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all interconnection strategy and transmission planning activities for a growing renewable portfolio.
• Prepare and submit interconnection applications, track study milestones, and manage stakeholder engagement with ISOs, RTOs, and utilities.
• Lead technical assessments including power flow, short circuit, and stability analyses using tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, or PSCAD.
• Identify and evaluate transmission opportunities through review of expansion plans and queue dynamics.
• Oversee consultants conducting congestion and curtailment studies to support project selection and financial modeling.
• Develop conceptual designs and budgets for interconnection facilities and ensure technical alignment through development and construction.
• Collaborate across development, engineering, and execution teams to optimize project design and scheduling.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on queue positions, risk assessments, and regulatory developments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, or grid studies for utility-scale renewable projects.
• Proven ability to lead interconnection efforts across multiple ISOs/RTOs and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Working knowledge of FERC and NERC standards, including OATT processes and transmission tariffs.
• Proficiency in power systems software such as PSS/E, PSLF, and PSCAD.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and professional integrity when representing the company with utilities, regulators, and partners.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning
• Engineering Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution