Snr Director of Transmission and Interconnection

Vallum Associates; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a Senior Director of Interconnection & Transmission for a leading renewable energy company. This key role will involve evaluating grid interconnection opportunities for solar and battery storage projects in North America, with a focus on compliance with ISO regulations and project viability analysis. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in electrical power systems management, strong negotiation skills, and a background in utility-scale project development.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Remote work with occasional travel

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical power systems, with 5+ years in grid interconnection.
• Understanding of NERC/FERC reliability standards and ISO interconnection processes.
• Experience in managing interconnection applications and conducting due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection analysis for greenfield development and project acquisitions.
• Negotiate interconnection agreements and provide strategic recommendations.
• Oversee feasibility, system impact, and facilities studies.

Skills

Power flow analysis

Interconnection studies

Transmission planning

ISO markets expertise

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Power Systems

Tools

PSLF

TARA

ASPEN

ETAP

Job description

Snr Director of Transmission and Interconnection

Snr Director of Transmission and Interconnection

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Snr Director of Interconnection & Transmission – Renewable Energy

Vallum Associates are partnered with a leading renewable energy company who is seeking a Snr Director of Interconnection & Transmission to support its growing North American operations. This role will focus on evaluating grid interconnection opportunities for solar, hybrid (PV + BESS), and standalone BESS projects across key ISO and non-ISO markets (CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, ERCOT, NYISO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead interconnection analysis for greenfield development and project acquisitions.
• Manage interconnection applications and queue positions, ensuring compliance with ISO and utility requirements.
• Conduct due diligence on project viability, technical risks, and grid capacity constraints.
• Oversee feasibility, system impact, and facilities studies, collaborating with utilities, ISOs, and consultants.
• Negotiate interconnection agreements and provide strategic recommendations on project development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s in Power Systems preferred).
• 10+ years in electrical power systems, with 5+ years in grid interconnection for utility-scale projects.
• Expertise in ISO markets (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP).
• Strong knowledge of power flow analysis, interconnection studies, and transmission planning.
• Familiarity with PSLF, TARA, ASPEN, ETAP software.
• Understanding of NERC/FERC reliability standards and ISO interconnection processes.

Other Details:

• Remote with occasional travel to their CA office for quarterly meetings

This position offers career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, high-impact environment within the renewable energy sector.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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