Interconnection Delivery Lead for Grid & Projects

DESRI; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

DESRI is seeking a US-based Interconnection Manager to lead interconnection tracking, IA obligation management, and cross-functional coordination for the Grid Integration portfolio. You will ensure obligations translate into design, EPC scope, and commissioning strategy as projects transition from financial close to COD and operations.

You will collaborate with Project Delivery, Asset Management, and external study teams, utilities, and ISOs/RTOs to manage schedules, costs, and risk across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in interconnection, transmission planning, grid integration, or asset operations.
• Direct experience tracking IA/LGIA obligations, network upgrade execution, and construction‑phase interconnection coordination.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes, market rules, and deliverable capacity mechanisms.
• Familiarity with BESS, standalone storage, and hybrid interconnection requirements (protection, NRIS/ERIS).
• Familiarity with power system tools (PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD).

Responsibilities

• Track executed interconnection agreements (LGIA/GIA) and amendments through financial close and construction.
• Maintain a portfolio IA‑obligation tracker and align with development‑stage trackers.
• Monitor interconnection status, deadlines, and dependencies across the portfolio.
• Review Network Upgrades and NRIS timing before construction commitment.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery, Asset Management, and external study teams.

Job description

DESRI is seeking a US-based Interconnection Manager to lead interconnection tracking, IA obligation management, and cross-functional coordination for the Grid Integration portfolio. You will ensure obligations translate into design, EPC scope, and commissioning strategy as projects transition from financial close to COD and operations.

You will collaborate with Project Delivery, Asset Management, and external study teams, utilities, and ISOs/RTOs to manage schedules, costs, and risk across