Interconnection Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks an Interconnection Manager on a 1-year W-2 contract to drive generator interconnection efforts in MISO and SPP. You will oversee project life cycles from development through construction, coordinating with ISO/RTOs, TOs, developers, and internal SMEs to ensure timely, compliant interconnections.

The role requires strong power systems expertise, familiarity with NERC reliability standards, and hands-on experience with interconnection studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or higher) and related utilities experience.
• Experience with ISOs (MISO/SPP) or local utilities in generator/load interconnection context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full life cycle of development and construction of interconnection projects.
• Coordinate with ISO/RTOs, TOs, developers and SMEs to complete interconnection studies.
• Develop strategies to improve generator interconnection processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to inform planning.
• Ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards in planning and studies.

Skills

Power systems

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory awareness

Project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerGEM TARA

TSAT

ASPEN

Job description

About the role:

We're looking for an Interconnection Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. It is a W-2 position. You will actively participate in two generator interconnection processes: the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO) and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). Your role will involve overseeing the full life cycle of development and construction of projects. This role is important for the successful execution of new generating asset growth within the MISO and SPP regions. As an experienced technical team member, you will collaborate with internal project developers/originators and external entities including the ISO and Transmission Owners (TO). You will report to the onsite Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Power systems background with an understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards


• Experience with steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, TSAT, and ASPEN


• Understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies


• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive


• Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection


• Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.


• Coordinate with all partners, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.


• Develop and implement strategies to improve the generator interconnection process


• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering


• Demonstrated experience and working relationship with ISOs (preferred MISO and/or SPP) or local utilities in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus in grid reliability.

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $40.00/hr. to $45.00/hr.

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