Solar Interconnection Manager - Remote-Eligible

JD Ross Energy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

Life and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

JD Ross Energy seeks an Interconnection Manager in Virginia to lead utility interconnection activities and guide projects from screening to pre-construction readiness. You will work with utilities, consultants, EPC partners, and internal teams to optimize interconnection pathways and drive timely approvals.

The role requires a engineering or related degree and 2–5+ years in renewable energy development, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2–5+ years in renewable energy development, interconnection, utility operations, engineering, EPC, or consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes for solar and energy storage projects.
• Proven project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure utility capacity opportunities to support new solar and storage developments.
• Prepare, submit, and manage interconnection applications with engineering/consulting partners.
• Oversee interconnection studies, analyze results, and provide recommendations for development decisions.
• Support site design, energy production modeling, and technical planning requirements.
• Coordinate activities to advance projects after Interconnection Agreement execution.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, system design, and project optimization.
• Collaborate with utilities, consultants, EPCs, and internal development teams to ensure efficient progression.
• Track interconnection milestones, risks, and timelines across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy, Business

Job description

JD Ross Energy seeks an Interconnection Manager in Virginia to lead utility interconnection activities and guide projects from screening to pre-construction readiness. You will work with utilities, consultants, EPC partners, and internal teams to optimize interconnection pathways and drive timely approvals.

The role requires a engineering or related degree and 2–5+ years in renewable energy development, with strong project management and communication skills.