Interconnection Manager - Dynamic Energy

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Dynamic Energy delivers turnkey renewable energy solutions to corporate, industrial, and commercial clients across the United States. Dynamic Energy develops, finances, and builds clean, sustainable energy systems ranging from utility-scale transmission interconnected projects to distributed generation community solar projects, as well as behind-the-meter projects that help businesses achieve their short- and long-term financial and environmental goals. This is achieved through accurate financial advisory services, superior design and construction, and unerring post-construction services – underpinned by our strong company values.

Dynamic Energy employs a diverse group of professionals required to successfully execute a range of energy projects including financing experts, mechanical and electrical engineers, SEI-trained and NABCEP-certified installers, master electricians, project and construction managers and safety professionals. By leveraging decades of experience in the financial, construction, and project management fields, Dynamic Energy ensures a seamless integration throughout all project phases.

Dynamic Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy, a leading renewable energy committed to the sustainable development and operation of high-quality power facilities and transmission assets that bring low-cost clean energy to millions of customers. 

JOB PURPOSE

Dynamic Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group, seeks an Interconnection Manager to support the growth of its community solar development platform.

This position reports to the Director of Early Development and will work closely with development and engineering teams to optimize the interconnection of Dynamic’s pipeline of distributed solar projects. The Interconnection Manager will drive interconnection progress in alignment with Dynamic’s market priorities across multiple States and leverage strong market intelligence and relationships with utility staff to mitigate interconnection challenges and delays.

The position is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly experienced team as the platform seeks growth in new markets throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will be creative, self-motivated, and passionate about clean energy interconnection at the grid’s edge. This position is a rare opportunity to join an outstanding company in a critical role that will be fundamental to the next level of growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Management of multiple, unique State-level interconnection processes, including budget, schedule, and risk
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant utility tariffs, solar and battery storage facility design, and technical standards
• Ownership of utility relationships and management of performance to tariff deadlines
• Periodically summarize and present interconnection status updates across all active markets to management

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience 

• 3-5 years’ experience in utility interconnection

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in business or policy is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills; existing relationships with electric utility staff in active/emerging community solar markets are a plus
• Track record of negotiations with utility staff that have improved interconnection outcomes
• Forward-thinking and undaunted by challenges of early market entry; has the drive and creativity to establish successful early queue positions despite conflicting rules or gaps in policy
• Broad knowledge of distributed generation interconnection challenges and opportunities—past, present, and future
• Has the motivation and focus to distill key information from utility interconnection tariffs
• Strong technical understanding of solar and battery storage facility design and system components
• Demonstrated team player with success collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Skilled at time management and prioritization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Travel 

This position may be remotely based with periodic travel to the Wayne, PA headquarters and Boston, MA area.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $78,000 - $112,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Dynamic’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Dynamic Energy is an equal opportunity employer.  Dynamic Energy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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