Interconnection Engineer

JD Ross Energy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy in New York City seeks an experienced interconnection engineer to manage projects from feasibility through executed interconnection agreements, serving as the technical SME on utility interconnection.

The role blends power systems analysis with hands-on navigation of utility processes, study reviews, consultant management, and strategy development to maximize project value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting utility interconnection, power systems, or renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of utility study processes and distributed energy resources.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility interconnection activities for renewable energy projects from initial assessment through final approval.
• Prepare and review interconnection applications and supporting technical documentation.
• Coordinate with utilities, consultants, and internal teams throughout study and approval processes.
• Track project milestones, utility feedback, and application status to support project schedules.
• Review utility studies and provide technical recommendations to project teams.
• Perform engineering analyses to evaluate grid connectivity and system feasibility.
• Analyze utility data, hosting capacity information, and system constraints.
• Support project design activities by identifying interconnection-related requirements and risks.
• Assist with evaluating utility upgrade requirements and associated project impacts.
• Manage relationships with external engineering consultants and utility representatives.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to interconnection activities.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and project management teams to advance project objectives.
• Develop and maintain internal standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting, and engineering processes.
• Support the implementation of tools and systems that improve project tracking and execution.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and technical best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Our client, a solar developer in NYC, is seeking an interconnection engineer. This role is responsible for managing projects from early-stage feasibility assessments through executed interconnection agreements while serving as the organization's technical subject matter expert on utility interconnection.

The ideal candidate combines strong power systems knowledge with hands‑on experience navigating utility processes, reviewing study results, managing consultants, and developing interconnection strategies that maximize project value.

Key Responsibilities

Interconnection Engineering

• Lead utility interconnection activities for renewable energy projects from initial assessment through final approval.
• Prepare and review interconnection applications and supporting technical documentation.
• Coordinate with utilities, consultants, and internal teams throughout study and approval processes.
• Track project milestones, utility feedback, and application status to support project schedules.
• Review utility studies and provide technical recommendations to project teams.

Technical Support

• Perform engineering analyses to evaluate grid connectivity and system feasibility.
• Analyze utility data, hosting capacity information, and system constraints.
• Support project design activities by identifying interconnection-related requirements and risks.
• Assist with evaluating utility upgrade requirements and associated project impacts.

Project Coordination

• Manage relationships with external engineering consultants and utility representatives.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to interconnection activities.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and project management teams to advance project objectives.
• Develop and maintain internal standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting, and engineering processes.
• Support the implementation of tools and systems that improve project tracking and execution.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and technical best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting utility interconnection, power systems, or renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of utility study processes and distributed energy resources.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.