Manager, Interconnection Services- SERC Region

Requisition ID:  96216 

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Position Specific Description

The Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA).

Key Skills and Experience:

• A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards


• Experience with steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, TSAT, and ASPEN


• Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies


• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive


• Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection


• Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management


• Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.


• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.


• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process


• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making.


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./M.S.- Electrical Engineering


• Demonstrated experience and working relationship with ISOs (preferred MISO/Southeast) or select utilities in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus in grid reliability.


• Industry experience: 5+ years


• Management experience: 1+ years

Location: Juno Beach, FL Headquarters preferred. Hybrid or remote considered.

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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