Senior Lead, Transmission Interconnections & Planning

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Capital Power is seeking a Senior Lead, Interconnections & Transmission Engineer to provide specialized technical and commercial expertise for interconnection of power generation projects. You will evaluate transmission options, coordinate interconnection studies, advise project teams, and build relationships with utilities and system operators.

You will monitor evolving transmission regulations and support cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, development, and regulatory

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum six years of experience in transmission planning, interconnections, or related technical field.
Experience leading interconnection studies from initial assessment through approval and implementation.
Strong knowledge of reliability standards, regulatory requirements, market rules, and interconnection procedures.

Responsibilities

Evaluate transmission and interconnection options to support cost, schedule, reliability, and risk objectives.
Serve as technical lead for interconnection applications, studies, and related workstreams.
Coordinate interconnection studies from application development to implementation.
Review power flow, transient stability, short-circuit, and reliability studies.
Assess topology, constraints, demand, queues, and curtailment risks.
Provide input on interconnection agreements, cost estimates, and schedules.