Transmission Planning and Interconnection Manager

Transmission Planning and Interconnection Manager at Renovo Search Transmission Planning and Interconnection Manager at Renovo Search in Austin, Texas Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Position Overview The Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager is responsible for leading interconnection and transmission-related activities throughout the development and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Working under the guidance of senior interconnection leadership, this role supports projects from early site screening through construction and commissioning. Responsibilities include technical analysis, coordination with utilities and system operators, oversight of interconnection studies, and support of regulatory and compliance activities. The position serves as a primary technical interface between internal teams, external consultants, transmission owners, and market operators. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee interconnection activities for a portfolio of solar and battery storage projects across multiple stages of development and construction.
• Coordinate closely with transmission owners, RTOs/ISOs, consultants, and internal stakeholders regarding applications, studies, modeling assumptions, and technical requirements.
• Perform and direct power flow, interconnection, and economic analyses to evaluate site viability, system impacts, and optimal project sizing.
• Analyze transmission constraints, congestion exposure, curtailment risk, and nodal or basis risk associated with prospective and active projects.
• Support the review, negotiation, and execution of interconnection agreements, including technical schedules and exhibits.
• Guide the development and review of preliminary interconnection designs, including single-line diagrams and protection concepts.
• Develop and manage interconnection schedules aligned with overall project development plans and EPC timelines.
• Monitor the engineering, procurement, and construction of interconnection facilities executed by utilities or third-party contractors, including leading coordination calls as needed.
• Track market rule changes, ISO stakeholder processes, and transmission planning updates, and communicate relevant impacts to project teams and leadership.
• Support generator registration activities with utilities, RTOs/ISOs, and applicable regulatory bodies.
• Assist with compliance efforts related to ISO, NERC, FERC, and other regional reliability or market requirements. Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, power markets, or related roles within the electric power industry.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with power flow, production cost modeling, or transmission analysis tools such as PowerWorld, PSS®E, PLEXOS, TARA, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated project management capability; professional certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive complex workstreams to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience with interconnection processes in ERCOT and MISO markets is strongly preferred.
• Prior responsibility for managing interconnection applications and studies is highly desirable.
• Programming or automation experience, particularly using Python, is a plus.
• Ability to advocate for and protect organizational interests in technical and commercial discussions.