Renewables Transmission Interconnection Specialist

EDP Renewables North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Transmission Specialist to develop and execute interconnection strategies for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and BESS projects across North America. You will coordinate interconnection applications, study requirements, and GIAs, while collaborating with Development, Engineering, Legal, and Construction teams to manage risks and grid integration.

The role requires experience with ISO/RTO markets such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, or CAISO, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years in the utility industry with generation interconnection experience.
• Experience managing or supporting multiple generation interconnection projects.
• Experience reviewing ISO/RTO or utility interconnection study results.
• Experience with utility-scale Solar PV, Wind, and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support generation interconnection projects for utility-scale Solar, Wind, BESS, and hybrid projects from initial application through studies, agreement execution, construction, and Commercial Operation.
• Coordinate interconnection applications, queue positions, study requirements, project milestones, deposits, and technical documentation with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and Transmission Owners.
• Review interconnection and transmission studies, including power flow, System Impact, Facilities, Cluster, and Affected System studies, to identify constraints, network upgrades, costs, schedules, and project risks.
• Perform and/or coordinate transmission planning and technical analyses to evaluate Points of Interconnection (POIs), transmission capability, system constraints, and alternative interconnection strategies.
• Support the negotiation and management of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and resolution of technical or schedule-related interconnection issues.
• Partner with Development and Engineering teams to develop transmission and interconnection strategies, support project siting and POI selection, and identify opportunities and risks during project development.
• Maintain familiarity with the interconnection requirements and processes of at least one U.S. ISO/RTO, such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE, or NYISO.
• Monitor applicable ISO/RTO, utility, FERC, and NERC requirements and participate in utility, ISO/RTO, consultant, and stakeholder discussions affecting the Company's renewable energy portfolio.
• Communicate interconnection study results, network upgrade requirements, project risks, and recommended mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Additional duties as required

Skills

Transmission planning

Interconnection studies

ISO/RTO experience

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

MS Project

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

EDP Renewables North America is seeking a Transmission Specialist to develop and execute interconnection strategies for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and BESS projects across North America. You will coordinate interconnection applications, study requirements, and GIAs, while collaborating with Development, Engineering, Legal, and Construction teams to manage risks and grid integration.

The role requires experience with ISO/RTO markets such as PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, or CAISO, and a track record of