Interconnection Engineer — Solar & Storage Grid Integration

Urban Grid Solar Projects; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Paternal Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Urban Grid seeks an experienced Interconnection Engineer to lead the interconnection aspects of solar and storage project development. You will manage queue positions, guide projects through interconnection processes, and act as the SME between RTO/ISO, transmission owners and internal teams.

The role requires a B.S.E.E, 3+ years in the electric utility sector, and strong communication. Hybrid work in Houston with a path to influence interconnection strategy and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the electric utility industry.
• Ability to read and prepare substation one-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with interconnection processes (FERC OATT) preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication for executive summaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of interconnection applications for assigned markets (PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC).
• Manage the interconnection study process evaluating reports for cost and timeline risks.
• Develop interconnection strategy aligned with company goals.
• Monitor interconnection queue projects and participate in stakeholder processes.
• Work with Transmission team to assess network upgrades and congestion.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the interconnection process.
• Negotiate interconnection agreements and evaluate Facilities Interconnection Requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Substation diagrams

Interconnection processes

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)

Job description

Urban Grid seeks an experienced Interconnection Engineer to lead the interconnection aspects of solar and storage project development. You will manage queue positions, guide projects through interconnection processes, and act as the SME between RTO/ISO, transmission owners and internal teams.

The role requires a B.S.E.E, 3+ years in the electric utility sector, and strong communication. Hybrid work in Houston with a path to influence interconnection strategy and risk mitigation.