eastpointenergy

eastpointenergy

Senior Interconnection Execution Engineer

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$118k-$152kDetected 13 days ago
Project ManagementProcurementEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsProblem SolvingRenewable Energy

About the role

  • East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
  • Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, & collaborative) here.
  • This role serves as the interconnection subject matter expert as projects navigate the interconnection process with the utility and/or RTO/ISO.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and execution of interconnection strategy from application through IA
  • Oversee compliance and support EPC and Asset Management teams with NERC and applicable utility standards and review/validate interconnection-related engineering deliverables
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and mitigate transmission and interconnection risks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Provide electrical engineering expertise across all phases of projects, including design and engineering review (30/60/90/IFC)
  • Support equipment selection, procurement strategy, and technical evaluation of key equipment
  • Support pipeline growth and acquisitions by conducting transmission and interconnection diligence and identifying new opportunity areas
  • Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
  • Lead execution of interconnection requirements as defined in Interconnection Agreements (IA), ensuring full integration into engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities including planning, testing and energization

Requirements

  • Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Masters in Electrical Power Systems preferred

Skills

  • In-depth expertise of the distribution and transmission systems as it relates to renewables and storage siting, development and execution
  • In-depth expertise of ISO/RTO and utility tariffs, business practices, protocols, procedures, and requirements
  • Strong knowledge of power systems, grid architecture and BESS technology
  • Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
  • Passion for renewable energy development and the environment
  • Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
  • Team player and leader, proactive attitude
  • Organized, attention to detail
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
  • Integrity and accountability

Compensation

  • Compensation for the Senior T&I Execution Engineer role includes a base salary range of $118,000 - $152,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus.

Benefits

  • Compensation for the Senior T&I Execution Engineer role includes a base salary range of $118,000 - $152,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus.
  • For the T&I Manager role, the base salary range is $144,000 - $186,000 annually, also with eligibility for an annual bonus.
  • Final title and compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.

Company info

  • East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future.
  • East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don't meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply - your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we're looking for.
  • Title: Senior Transmission & Interconnection Execution Engineer / Transmission & Interconnection Execution Manager
  • East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects.
  • As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future.
  • If this position interests you, but you don't meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply - your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we're looking for.
  • This position is responsible for leading interconnection execution across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage development through commissioning and into operations.
  • The position integrates interconnection requirements across development, engineering and commissioning while managing risk, schedule and critical milestones.
  • The role also provides electrical engineering expertise for design review, equipment selection, system integration and troubleshooting.
  • This role reports to the Director of Transmission and Interconnection.
  • The level of the role will depend on the qualification and experience of the candidate.
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