Senior Interconnection Program Manager

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr Project Manager for Interconnections to oversee and track interconnection activities across multiple utility territories and ISOs/RTOs. You will manage milestones, filings, and risk mitigation, coordinating between engineering, execution, and project teams to ensure timely energization and commercial operation.

The role requires deep knowledge of interconnection processes for PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, or regional utilities, and strong leadership to mentor junior

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the interconnection lifecycle (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, or regulated southeast/western utilities) and utility study phases.
• Exceptional organizational skills with project management experience.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
• Experience managing a portfolio of 50+ active utility-scale projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the master interconnection tracker for all active projects across multiple utility territories and ISOs/RTOs.
• Monitor critical project milestones including study phase timelines (System Impact, Facilities Studies etc), and Interconnection Agreement (IA) execution dates.
• Identify schedule risks early, such as utility study delays and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide routine status reporting to project leadership and executive management.
• Establish and maintain a formal review process to validate that interconnection filings remain current with project design evolution throughout execution.
• Collaborate with technical teams to review all study submissions, technical filings, and model updates prepared by internal engineering teams and external consultants prior to submission.
• Ensure all submitted models, facility data, and technical documentation accurately reflect the latest approved engineering design, equipment selections, protection schemes, and operating parameters.
• Maintain version control and traceability between engineering deliverables, approved design changes, and MMA filings.
• Provide project leadership with visibility into risks associated with design changes affecting interconnection approvals, energization, synchronization, or commercial operation.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers on interconnection related activities ensuring project success.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Portfolio management

Interconnection lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr Project Manager for Interconnections to oversee and track interconnection activities across multiple utility territories and ISOs/RTOs. You will manage milestones, filings, and risk mitigation, coordinating between engineering, execution, and project teams to ensure timely energization and commercial operation.

The role requires deep knowledge of interconnection processes for PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, or regional utilities, and strong leadership to mentor junior