Renewables Transmission Interconnection Specialist

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables seeks a Transmission Specialist to support generation interconnection and transmission strategies for utility-scale Solar, Wind and BESS across North America.

You will manage interconnection projects from initial application through GIAs, coordinate studies with ISOs/RTOs and utilities, and ensure grid integration while identifying risks and cost impacts. A background in at least one U.S. market (PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 2–5 years in the utility industry with generation interconnection experience.
• Experience reviewing ISO/RTO or utility interconnection study results.
• Experience with utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Familiarity with interconnection requirements and POI concepts.
• Strong communication with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers.

Responsibilities

• Manage interconnection projects from application through COD and GIAs.
• Coordinate interconnection applications, queues, study requirements, milestones, deposits, and technical documentation.
• Review interconnection studies for constraints, costs, schedules, and risks.
• Conduct transmission planning analyses to evaluate POIs and system constraints.
• Negotiate GIAs and resolve technical or schedule-related issues.
• Collaborate with Development and Engineering to shape transmission strategies and POI selection.
• Keep up with ISO/RTO and utility requirements and engage stakeholders.
• Communicate study results and mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Interconnection knowledge

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Renewable energy domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

EDP Renewables seeks a Transmission Specialist to support generation interconnection and transmission strategies for utility-scale Solar, Wind and BESS across North America.

You will manage interconnection projects from initial application through GIAs, coordinate studies with ISOs/RTOs and utilities, and ensure grid integration while identifying risks and cost impacts. A background in at least one U.S. market (PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO) is preferred.