Manager, Interconnection Services - WECC

NextEra Energy Resources; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,200 - 202,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources seeks a Manager for Interconnection Services in the WECC region. The role covers full lifecycle management of generator interconnections, coordinating with internal teams and external bodies (RTO/ISO/TP/TO) to review standards, studies, and LGIA compliance.

Requires a power systems background, knowledge of RTO/ISO processes, and strong communication skills to present complex data to management and external stakeholders. Hybrid/remote considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in interconnection services or related field.
• Experience with power systems, transmission planning, and reliability standards.
• Knowledge of interconnection study practices with RTO/ISO/TP/TO entities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interconnection analysis with SMEs using PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN.
• Manage generator interconnection applications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and verify System Impact and Facility Study results.
• Negotiate with Transmission Providers to reach solutions.
• Develop strategies to optimize the interconnection process.

Skills

Power systems background

NERC reliability standards

Interconnection planning

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder communication

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

PowerGEM

TARA

PSS/E

ASPEN

Job description

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Manager, Interconnection Services - WECC

Date: Jul 20, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 96329

Position Specific Description

The Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA).

Key Skills and Experience:

• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external Subject Matter Experts to complete comprehensive technical analysis
• A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards
• Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies
• Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection
• Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management
• Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to conduct interconnection analysis using PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN.
• Perform prospecting studies to identify the optimal locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region
• Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Maintain proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria
• Perform network upgrade cost estimates for proposed projects
• Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results
• Participate in negotiations with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions
• Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner
• Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and working relationship with California ISO and / or other utilities in the Western United States (CA, AZ, NV, NM, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT and CO) 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.
• Experience in steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability analyses using industry tools such as PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and automation

Location: Juno Beach, FL Headquarters preferred. Hybrid or remote considered

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiates agreements
• Reviews documents for technical accuracy
• Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling
• Reviews market changes, policies, and laws
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

The estimated base pay for this position is $135,200.00to $202,800.00per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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