Remote Interconnection Execution Engineering Lead

Brightsmith; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, seeks a Manager, Interconnection Execution Engineering to lead transmission and interconnection activities from IA through energization and commercial operation.

The role partners with utilities, ISO/RTOs, EPC contractors, and internal teams to ensure compliance, timely execution, and risk mitigation across multiple U.S. markets. Remote-based with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 4+ years of interconnection execution experience in renewables, storage, or transmission.
• Experience delivering generator interconnections from IA through commissioning.
• Familiarity with NERC standards and utility compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of interconnection requirements following execution of the Interconnection Agreement (IA)
• Coordinate utility, transmission owner, and ISO/RTO requirements through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and energization
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with utilities, transmission providers, and regulatory stakeholders
• Review engineering packages throughout the design process (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC)
• Support equipment selection and technical evaluation of major electrical equipment
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, NERC requirements, and applicable interconnection obligations
• Partner with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and asset management teams to resolve technical issues
• Identify and mitigate transmission and interconnection risks across active projects
• Support due diligence activities for project acquisitions and pipeline development
• Monitor transmission planning activities, tariff updates, and regulatory developments impacting project execution

Skills

Power system modeling

Grid integration

Interconnection execution

NERC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

TARA

Job description

Brightsmith, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, seeks a Manager, Interconnection Execution Engineering to lead transmission and interconnection activities from IA through energization and commercial operation.

The role partners with utilities, ISO/RTOs, EPC contractors, and internal teams to ensure compliance, timely execution, and risk mitigation across multiple U.S. markets. Remote-based with travel as needed.