Senior Transmission Manager

Renovo Search; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Renovo Search is seeking a Senior Transmission & Interconnection Manager to evaluate grid interconnection opportunities for utility-scale solar, storage, and related projects across North America. The role blends power systems analysis, transmission planning, and commercial evaluation, with significant stakeholder engagement and cross-functional influence.

You will translate complex grid studies into actionable development and investment recommendations, manage due diligence, and support project

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of engineering experience in utility-scale power systems.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with transmission-level interconnection of generation or energy storage resources.
• Strong understanding of transmission planning, system reliability, congestion, grid operations, and wholesale electricity markets.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA, MUST.
• Familiarity with production cost and market simulation tools such as PLEXOS, PROMOD, Aurora, GridView, UPLAN.
• Experience evaluating or modeling transmission and interconnection upgrade costs is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage substations, transmission facilities, interconnection facilities, and associated engineering considerations.
• Working knowledge of transmission and distribution interconnection tariffs, procedures, study processes, and planning requirements.
• Experience working with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, transmission owners, or other grid stakeholders.
• Ability to assess technical information and translate findings into commercial and development recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-growing development environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential points of interconnection and identify viable grid connection strategies.
• Perform transmission and power system assessments (power flow, contingency, congestion).
• Develop interconnection strategies and execution plans for U.S. markets.
• Lead or support interconnection due diligence for new and existing projects.
• Review transmission studies and identify risks (technical, commercial, schedule).
• Estimate cost and timing of network upgrades and interconnection facilities.
• Support evaluation of alternative interconnection configurations to reduce costs/risk.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit interconnection requests and docs.
• Develop relationships with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, grid stakeholders.
• Interpret interconnection studies, tariffs, and market rules for decisions.
• Communicate complex grid issues to development, engineering, and executives.
• Provide input throughout project development, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Participate in project reviews, advising on grid risks and opportunities.
• Monitor changes in planning, interconnection processes, market structures, and regulations.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Transmission planning

Interconnection strategy

Commercial evaluation

Project development

Grid studies

Stakeholder communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Power Systems

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

TARA

MUST

PLEXOS

PROMOD

Aurora

GridView

UPLAN

Job description

Compensation: $180,000–$210,000 base, depending on experience

The Opportunity

A growing renewable energy developer and owner/operator is seeking a Senior

Transmission & Interconnection Manager to support the development and grid integration

of utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects across North America.

This is a senior individual contributor role with significant responsibility for evaluating

transmission opportunities, developing interconnection strategies, assessing grid constraints,

and supporting commercial decisions throughout the project development lifecycle.

The position will work closely with Development, Engineering, Commercial, and Project

teams and will play a key role in determining how projects can be most effectively connected

to the electric grid.

The role can be performed remotely within the U.S., with periodic travel for team meetings,

industry events, utility engagements, and project-related activities.

Role Overview

The Senior Transmission & Interconnection Manager will evaluate potential grid connection

opportunities for utility-scale solar, solar-plus-storage, and standalone battery projects.

The role combines power systems analysis, transmission planning, interconnection

strategy, commercial evaluation, and project development. The successful candidate will

be comfortable working with complex grid studies and translating technical findings into

practical recommendations for development and investment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential points of interconnection and identify technically and commercially viable grid connection strategies.
• Perform transmission and power system assessments using power flow, contingency, congestion, and related analytical methodologies. requirements, interconnection costs, market conditions, and potential energy delivery options.
• Develop interconnection strategies and execution plans for projects across applicable U.S. electricity markets.
• Lead or support interconnection due diligence for new development opportunities, acquisitions, and existing projects.
• Review transmission studies and identify technical, commercial, schedule, and execution risks.
• Estimate the potential cost and timing of network upgrades, interconnection facilities, and other transmission-related requirements.
• Support project teams in evaluating alternative interconnection configurations and identifying opportunities to reduce capital costs and development risk.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit interconnection requests and related technical documentation for renewable generation and energy storage projects.
• Develop relationships with utilities, transmission owners, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, and other grid stakeholders.
• Interpret interconnection studies, transmission planning information, tariffs, and applicable market rules.
• Communicate complex grid and transmission issues clearly to Development, Engineering, Commercial, and executive stakeholders.
• Provide technical input throughout project development, design, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Participate in project and portfolio reviews, providing recommendations regarding grid-related risks, opportunities, schedules, and overall project viability.
• Monitor changes in transmission planning, interconnection processes, market structures, and regulatory requirements that could affect the development pipeline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Master's degree in Power Systems or a related technical field is preferred.
• Approximately 7–10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including substantial experience with utility-scale power systems.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with transmission-level interconnection of generation or energy storage resources.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between transmission planning, system reliability, congestion, grid operations, and wholesale electricity markets.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, TARA, MUST, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with production cost and market simulation tools such as PLEXOS, PROMOD, Aurora, GridView, UPLAN, or similar software is advantageous.
• Experience evaluating or modeling transmission and interconnection upgrade costs is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage substations, transmission facilities, interconnection facilities, and associated engineering considerations.
• Working knowledge of transmission and distribution interconnection tariffs, procedures, study processes, and planning requirements.
• Experience working with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, transmission owners, or other grid stakeholders.
• Ability to assess technical information and translate findings into commercial and development recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-growing development environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive base salary of $180,000–$210,000, depending on experience.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Flexible remote working environment.
• Opportunity to work across utility-scale solar, battery storage, and transmission