RNG Interconnection Lead (Remote)

Waga Energy; Miami (FL); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Waga Energy, a leading RNG producer, seeks an Interconnection Manager to oversee gas and electrical interconnections for US RNG projects from development through operations. You will manage relationships with utilities and collaborate with project development, energy management, and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years in renewable energy interconnections, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in renewable energy and transmission/interconnection planning.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to build relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Identify interconnection solutions for all RNG projects in coordination with the project development team.
• Coordinate feasibility studies with utilities and internal teams to establish interconnection budgets and timelines.
• Perform financial impact analysis in coordination with project developers based on interconnection costs.
• Understand interconnection requirements, processes, injection specifications (gas) and applicable tariffs (electric).
• Lead negotiations for interconnection agreements.
• Manage interconnection related activities throughout project implementation and operation.

Conocimientos

Interconnection management

Renewable energy

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Descripción del empleo

About Waga Energy

Waga Energy was founded on a simple conviction: preserving the common good and helping build a sustainable future requires collective action.

Today, we are accelerating the energy transition by converting landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) through our proprietary WAGABOX® technology. Operating across North America, South America, and Europe, we transform landfill emissions into clean, local renewable energy while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Our teams are united by three values, Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, and by a shared mission: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your skills to make a measurable environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Facts

Interconnection Manager

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, gas utilities, pipeline infrastructure, interconnection planning, utility interface management, and/or contract negotiation

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline

• Experience managing technical projects and conducting site studies

• Knowledge of gas and electrical utility interconnection requirements, processes, specifications, and tariffs

• Travel (+/- 25%) to locations across the US. Some international travel may also be required.

About This Role:

The Interconnection Manager plays a central role in bringing new RNG projects from early development through implementation and commercial operation. Success in this position means identifying practical gas and electrical interconnection solutions, establishing reliable budgets and schedules, and building productive relationships with utilities to deliver timely, cost-effective outcomes. Reporting to the VP, Business Development & Commercial, this individual works across project development, engineering, delivery, finance, legal and compliance, operations, and energy teams.

A note on location:
Although we’re particularly interested in candidates who are available to work from our offices in Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) or Miami, FL., we’re open to considering remote arrangements for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do – Responsibilities & Duties

• Identify gas and electrical interconnection solutions for new renewable natural gas projects in partnership with the project development team.

• Coordinate utility feasibility studies with internal engineering teams to establish interconnection scope, budgets, risks, and timelines.

• Analyze the financial impact of interconnection costs and provide clear input to project developers.

• Interpret gas injection specifications, electrical tariffs, utility processes, and other applicable interconnection requirements.

• Manage interconnection requests and lead technical discussions and negotiations with gas and electrical utilities.

• Evaluate gas pipeline infrastructure to identify new opportunities for renewable natural gas project interconnections.

• Negotiate interconnection agreements and manage related activities throughout project development and implementation.

• Monitor utility construction progress, resolve pre-commercial-operation interconnection issues, and manage agreements for operating projects.

About You - Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, gas utilities, pipeline infrastructure, transmission planning, interconnection planning, utility coordination, and/or contract negotiation.

• Knowledge of gas and electrical interconnection requirements, tariffs, and utility processes.

• Experience managing technical projects through development and implementation.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to analyze project costs, timelines, and financial impacts.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Professional-level English communication skills.

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

Recruiting Process

Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:

1. Interview with human resources representative team via phone or Teams.

2. Interview with department manager and human resources representative via Teams.

3. Candidate completes Predictive Index (PI) cognitive and behavioral assessments.

4. Potential second interview with department manager, in-person.

   Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires orcandidate recommendations from external agencies.