Staff Interconnection Specialist

Job Listing ID:

4497442

Job Title:

Staff Interconnection Specialist Application Deadline:

08/19/2026

Job Location:

Tualatin

Date Posted:

05/22/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. PGE is currently hiring a Staff Interconnection Specialist. This role manages the FERC-mandated interconnection process for large generators connecting to the distribution system. The position is highly process-driven and compliance-focused, with strict regulatory timelines and significant financial exposure if requirements are not met. The individual serves as the central coordination point between external developers, internal engineering teams, third-party contractors, and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong project coordination, technical comprehension, customer communication, and process management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Manage Programs and/or Projects Manages the interconnection process for large generators and qualifying facilities; manages and executes PGE's role as provider during development, construction, commissioning and operation phases of large generation projects; leads the study process for generation interconnection, large load interconnection, and transmission service; provides training and guidance to less experienced colleagues as needed. Participates in or may lead the commissioning and testing of interconnections of generation systems at customer and privately developed sites. Leads interconnection study process and report development and holds stakeholder meetings to review study results. Participates, or represents PGE, in various regulatory hearings/matters and industry trade shows/conventions; contributes to PGE's participation in the regulatory process with FERC and OPUC matters related to generation interconnection processes and OATT updates. Monitors regulatory changes and makes appropriate programmatic adjustments; maintains awareness of generation and transmission market trends to contribute to team goals and objectives. Planning, Scheduling and Costing Coordinates with applicants to develop project scope, requirements, schedule and deliverables for complex interconnection projects; identifies PGE equipment for generator interconnection with grid; reports to management and/or senior staff and others on project status and milestones; may provide guidance to less experience colleagues in planning, scheduling and costing projects. Customer Support Participates in customer complaint and dispute resolution; completes or... For full info follow application link. PGE is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origina, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Classification:

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Salary:

Depending on Experience Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 5 years

Education Required:

Bachelors

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

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