Interconnection Specialist - Commercial Solar & Storage

Buffalosolarsolutions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Solar is seeking a technically minded professional to own the technical and administrative execution of utility interconnection from application through PTO, working with NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid and project teams.

This role requires understanding of electrical power systems, debugging interconnection challenges, and ensuring compliance with IEEE 1547 and related standards, with a focus on delivering efficient, safe interconnection for commercial solar and storage projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial distributed generation interconnection.
• Working knowledge of utility application requirements and approval processes.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical plans, protection requirements, and metering configurations.
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and their impact on utility review and controls.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage utility interconnection applications for commercial solar and solar + storage projects.
• Review utility requirements, study comments, supplemental review requests, and technical feedback.
• Coordinate utility deliverables including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, relay settings, metering details, and protection documentation.
• Interface directly with NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid, utilities, consulting engineers, and AHJs.
• Coordinate witness testing, commissioning activities, and Permission to Operate (PTO).
• Track project milestones while identifying technical risks before they impact construction.
• Continuously improve Buffalo Solar's interconnection standards, documentation, and workflows.

Skills

Interconnection experience

Utility application process knowledge

Single-line diagrams interpretation

BESS familiarity

Technical writing

Project coordination

Job description

Buffalo Solar is seeking a technically minded professional to own the technical and administrative execution of utility interconnection from application through PTO, working with NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid and project teams.

This role requires understanding of electrical power systems, debugging interconnection challenges, and ensuring compliance with IEEE 1547 and related standards, with a focus on delivering efficient, safe interconnection for commercial solar and storage projects.