Transmission & Interconnection Manager

Meriton Energy Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriton Energy Partners is seeking a Transmission & Interconnection Manager to own interconnection activities across a growing North American portfolio. This role requires leadership across behind-the-meter and broader generation interconnections, coordinating with utilities, customers, consultants and internal teams to move projects from feasibility through operation.

The successful candidate will guide project-specific interconnection strategies, manage technical and commercial risk, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least five years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, utility engineering, power-system studies or large-load connections.
• Demonstrated experience with US utilities and their interconnection processes.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, developers, customers or ISO/RTO representatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection activities from early feasibility through studies, agreements, commissioning and operational readiness.
• Develop project-specific interconnection strategies and identify technical, cost and schedule risks.
• Coordinate with utilities, customers, consultants and internal teams to keep projects progressing.
• Review applications, studies, utility requirements and interconnection agreements.
• Establish consistent internal standards for studies, testing and utility compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Interconnection studies

Power systems

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing clean energy developer to appoint a Transmission & Interconnection Manager.

The company is developing large-scale geothermal generation projects across North America, providing reliable, around-the-clock power for utilities and major commercial customers. As its project portfolio grows, transmission strategy and interconnection execution will play a central role in moving projects from early development through construction and commercial operation.

This position will take ownership of behind-the-meter and broader generation interconnection activities across the portfolio. The successful candidate will work directly with utilities, customers, consultants and internal development, engineering and commercial teams to identify viable interconnection pathways, manage technical and commercial risk, and keep projects moving.

The successful can candidate can be based out of any of the below locations with full relocation support available.

Locations: Houston, TX; Oakland, CA; Golden, CO; Reno, NV; or Salt Lake City, UT

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection activities from early feasibility through studies, agreements, commissioning and operational readiness
• Develop project-specific interconnection strategies and identify technical, cost and schedule risks
• Coordinate with utilities, customers, consultants and internal teams to keep projects progressing
• Review applications, studies, utility requirements and interconnection agreements
• Establish consistent internal standards for studies, testing and utility compliance

Behind-the-Meter & Customer Interconnections

• Evaluate behind-the-meter generation opportunities and utility requirements
• Work directly with commercial and industrial customers on grid connection needs
• Coordinate generation, customer load, protection and utility infrastructure requirements
• Support testing, commissioning and commercial operation of customer-connected assets

Transmission & Power Delivery

• Assess transmission availability, delivery options and project risks
• Support transmission service applications and relevant utility or ISO/RTO processes
• Review OASIS data, congestion, nodal pricing and LMP exposure
• Support site selection, commercial evaluation and strategic transmission opportunities

  Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with Development, Engineering, Commercial, Construction and Operations
  • Translate technical and utility requirements into clear project actions
  • Present interconnection risks, costs and timelines to senior stakeholders

  Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • At least five years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, utility engineering, power-system studies or large-load connections
  • Demonstrated experience working with US utilities and their interconnection processes
  • Experience coordinating directly with utilities, developers, customers or ISO/RTO representatives
  • Strong understanding of power-system and interconnection studies
  • Ability to review technical studies, utility requirements and interconnection agreements
  • Experience managing multiple projects, external stakeholders and competing deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex interconnection matters

  The Opportunity

  This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a growing energy developer and work on complex projects at the intersection of generation, customer power needs and the transmission system.

  The successful candidate will have direct influence over project strategy, utility engagement and commercial decision-making, while helping establish the processes used across a growing North American portfolio.