1st Avenue Power

Sr. Director/VP, Transmission and Interconnection Engineering

Mountain View, CA · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$275kDetected 35 days ago

M&AEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsRenewable Energy

About the role

Head of Transmission & Interconnection Engineering The Impact You'll Make: The Sr.
Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered. - Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.

Develop and implement strategies to optimize project siting based on transmission availability, congestion analysis, and queue positioning.
Manage interconnection requests (FERC, CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, etc.) and interface with ISOs/RTOs and utilities throughout the study process.
Work closely with criss-functional team members and consultants to ensure grid-compliant designs and optimized points of interconnection (POIs).
Support due diligence for M&A and joint venture activities by assessing interconnection risks and opportunities.
Develop standardized tools, models, and methodologies for evaluating interconnection and congestion across regions.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
7+ years of experience in power systems, interconnection engineering, or grid planning.
Deep understanding of ISO/RTO interconnection processes (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, SPP).
Experience with PSS®E, PSCAD, TARA, PowerWorld, or similar power systems modeling tools.
Proven track record of successful delivery of interconnection applications and execution of large-scale renewable or hybrid projects.
Experience with hybrid systems (PV + BESS) and inverter-based resource modeling.
Utility-Scale Energy Asset Management experience preferred.
The actual amount will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At 1st Avenue Power, we are on a mission to deliver simple, fast-to-deploy, customer-centric and intelligent power systems leveraging the abundance of solar to provide inexpensive and reliable clean energy to global customers from data centers to energy starved communities around the world.
We envision a future where every community, business, and nation thrives on the limitless potential of clean energy, united in a shared commitment to a sustainable and equitable world.
You will be working with Dr.
Tom Buttgenbach, one of the most successful clean energy technology innovators and entrepreneurs who has been a driving force in making solar-based energy solutions the cheapest and most reliable energy option.
Tom founded and led Avantus (formerly known as "8minute Solar Energy"), to become one of the largest and most profitable solar and energy storage companies in the United States and the largest in California, including delivering over 17% of Los Angeles' power.
When Tom sold his interest in Avantus' development business to KKR in mid-2024, it had delivered over $1 billion in profit and secured over $10 Billion in power purchase agreements and project financings with a pipeline of over 30 GW of solar and 90 GWh of energy storage, capable of powering the homes of more than 20 million Americans day and night.

Health Insurance: We offer 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan.
Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered.
Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
Minimum salary of $220,000 to maximum salary of $275,000 + equity + benefits.

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A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on 1AI Energy or 1st Avenue Power.

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