Utility Interconnection Coordinator

PureSky Energy Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity 10% of annual base

120 hours vacation + 80 hours personal

Healthcare and insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Parental leave

Quarterly health & wellness reimburse

Job summary

PureSky Energy seeks an Interconnection Coordinator to support the engineering team from utility application through interconnection approval, construction, and PTO. You will coordinate with utilities, consultants, and internal teams, managing multiple solar and storage projects with strong organizational focus.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and experienced in coordinating across cross-functional teams, with proficiency in Procore and Smartsheets, and excellent

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project administration, engineering support, utility coordination, construction coordination, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Procore, Smartsheets, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Experience communicating with utilities, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Preferred: experience with electric utilities or utility interconnection processes; solar PV or energy storage projects; familiarity with interconnection studies and agreements; project management software; PMP/CAPM certification; PowerClerk.

Responsibilities

• Attend utility meetings, interconnection calls, technical meetings, and project coordination meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and distribute meeting notes with decisions, action items, responsible parties, and due dates.
• Track utility requests, questions, comments, and required deliverables.
• Monitor interconnection-related emails and route requests to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate communication between Interconnection, Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, consultants, and utilities.
• Maintain organized records of interconnection documents, studies, agreements, approvals, and correspondence.
• Maintain project schedules and milestone trackers for interconnection activities.
• Provide regular status updates to the Senior Manager, Interconnection and maintain project dashboards.

Skills

Project coordination

Communications

Time management

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

PMP/CAPM certification

Tools

Procore

Smartsheets

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

PowerClerk

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? PureSky Energy is uniting communities for a sustainable future. We lead the charge in providing renewable energy solutions that invigorate progress, enhance lives, and leave a legacy of environmental stewardship.

PureSky Energy is a leading renewable energy company committed to driving the transition to clean and sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in developing, constructing, and operating solar energy projects across the United States. With a focus on innovation and a dedication to environmental stewardship, we are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution.

Our core values include each of the following, which we live and breathe daily:

Respect | The planet, our communities, and each other.

Integrity | Accountability in doing the right thing.

Sustainability | Ethically carving new paths towards a better future.

Energized | The industry and our team have an exciting runway for growth, and we are just getting started.

Location:

Preferred locations for this position are Denver, Colorado or within the States of Massachusetts or New York. Work is hybrid requiring 2 days a week in office. Because this position is available in multiple states, Remote is the best option for this posting. This is not a fully remote position.

Overview:

The Interconnection Coordinator supports the engineering team throughout the full lifecycle of solar and energy storage projects, from initial utility application through interconnection approval, construction, commissioning, and Permission to Operate (PTO). This position serves as a central coordination point between the company, utilities, engineering consultants, and internal project teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Utility & Project Coordination

• Attend utility meetings, interconnection calls, technical meetings, and project coordination meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and distribute meeting notes, including decisions, action items, responsible parties, and due dates.
• Track utility requests, questions, comments, and required deliverables.
• Monitor interconnection-related email correspondence and ensure requests are routed to the appropriate team member.
• Follow up with internal teams, consultants, and utilities on outstanding items.
• Coordinate communication between Interconnection, Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, consultants, and utilities.
• Maintain organized records of utility correspondence, studies, agreements, approvals, and other interconnection documentation.

Schedule & Milestone Tracking

• Maintain project-specific interconnection schedules and milestone trackers.
• Track key milestones including, but not limited to:
• Interconnection application and utility review
• Feasibility, System Impact, and Facilities Studies
• Utility engineering and construction
• Commissioning and witness testing
• Meter installation and PTO
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and proactively notify responsible parties of required actions.
• Identify overdue or at-risk items and elevate concerns to the Senior Manager, Interconnection.
• Maintain accurate project status information and provide regular updates to the Interconnection team.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular project status updates to the Senior Manager, Interconnection.
• Maintain action-item logs, project trackers, and portfolio dashboards.
• Assist with agendas, meeting minutes, project status reports, and utility correspondence.
• Ensure commitments made during meetings are clearly documented and tracked through completion.
• Maintain clear and organized project documentation.

Process Improvement

• Support standardized interconnection processes, checklists, templates, and tracking tools.
• Identify communication gaps, recurring issues, and process improvements.
• Help establish consistent tracking and reporting practices across the company's project portfolio.

Qualifications:

Required

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project administration, engineering support, utility coordination, construction coordination, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Procore, Smartsheets, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to professionally communicate with utilities, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Preferred

• Experience working with electric utilities or utility interconnection processes.
• Experience in solar PV, battery energy storage, or other renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection studies and agreements.
• Experience with project management or project tracking software.
• PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification.
• Experience with PowerClerk

*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Salary and Benefits:

Bonus Opportunity: 10% of annual base salary

Time Off: 120 hours of vacation and80 hours of personal time earned within the first year.

Healthcare and Insurance: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective the first of the month after start date. Free Term Life Insurance and Long/Short Term Disability.

Financial Security: 401(k) with 3% Employer match

Family-Friendly Policies: Competitive parental leave

Perks: Employees are eligible to receive quarterly health and wellness reimbursement.

At PureSky Energy, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success, and we proudly embrace the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion.

To fulfill our mission, we need people from all backgrounds and walks of life, people who bring diverse perspectives and a wide range of experiences, people who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape. At PureSky Energy, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

PureSky Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We ensure that decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, or termination are made without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Join us in our mission to unite communities for a sustainable future. We lead the charge in providing renewable energy solutions that invigorate progress, enhance lives, and leave a legacy of environmental stewardship. Together, we can create a cleaner, brighter future for generations to come.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. As such, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. We appreciate the time invested in your application and thank you for your interest in PureSky Energy.

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by PureSky Energy.