Senior Interconnection Manager

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

Job Description

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Senior Interconnection Manager to join its Transmission Department. Reporting to the Senior Director of Transmission & Interconnection and working closely with a small team of Interconnection Managers, the Senior Interconnection Manager will lead, manage, and supervise a subset of Apex queue projects across multiple ISOs. This new position will be directly responsible for maturing certain mid- to late-stage projects in support of NTP and COD milestones, while simultaneously expanding our pipeline of clean energy projects through new filings.

This position requires an in-depth understanding of interconnection rules and procedures across most major ISOs (MISO, PJM, ERCOT, SPP, NYISO) and may be asked to support projects in non-RTO regions such as WECC and SERC. Identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks within grid interconnection will be key attributes to be successful in this role.

The ideal candidate for this role should have at least 5 years of experience in resource integration, and at least 3 years having managed utility-scale renewable portfolios in some major ISOs. They should demonstrate an acute understanding of the intersection of interconnection with other functional areas (project development, finance, construction, and legal) involved in the execution of a project from origination to operation. Though this position does not require an in-depth knowledge of transmission planning, a fundamental understanding of transmission planning rules and energy markets is desirable. Additionally, we seek candidates who can work well with a small team and exhibit eagerness to learn and support project tasks wherever needed. A successful Senior Interconnection Manager requires excellent organization and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate complex engineering and policy concepts to internal and external stakeholders and to senior management.

Hours/Type: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Transmission

Travel: 5%

Qualifications

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee, lead, and effectively manage a portfolio of utility-scale projects across multiple ISOs (ERCOT, MISO, PJM, SPP, NYISO)
• Execute required grid integration tasks in support of portfolio and project level targets and to proceed through critical interconnection gates and decision points
• Submit new queue projects, review & translate results of interconnection studies, and effectively manage engineering consultants
• Identify upcoming challenges, implement corrective action plans, and mitigate risks by demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and ability to solve complex problems
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert on interconnection displaying proficiency in all aspects of its intersection with the typical project development life cycle
• Create and manage detailed financial forecasts and provide strategic guidance and direction on interconnection finances to Development, Corporate Finance, and Project Finance departments
• Lead the strategic and efficient pursuit and management of project contracts, interconnection agreements, and associated negotiations
• Represent our projects and interconnection subject matter expertise in front of institutional investors, banks, and prospective equity partners or buyers
• Foster and maintain relationships with key policy and technical stakeholders at RTOs, Utilities, Trade Organizations, and Engineering Consultants

Success Profile:

To succeed as a Senior Interconnection Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• 5+ years of experience working in resource integration with at least 3 years managing utility-scale renewable portfolios
• Bachelor’s degree in engine