Renovo Search · 4 days ago
Transmission Planning and Interconnection Manager
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expRenovo Search is focused on utility-scale renewable energy projects, and they are seeking a Transmission Planning & Interconnection Manager. This role is responsible for leading interconnection and transmission-related activities throughout project development and execution, ensuring coordination among various stakeholders and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Hiring Manager
Oliver Thomas Hallows
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Renovo Search
Renovo Search is a specialist talent search firm dedicated to the renewable energy industry in the USA.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase