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Interconnection Specialist, Advisor

Interconnection Specialist, Advisor

ENGIE North America Inc.Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Job Description

Interconnection Specialist, Advisor

Posting Start Date : 9 / 18 / 25

Requisition ID : 54072

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Informations generales

HOUSTON, United States, 77056 | CHICAGO, United States, 60654-4916 | SANTA BARBARA, United States, 93105 | WESTMINSTER, United States, 80021

ENGIE North America Inc.

Skilled ( >

3 experience

Industrial Project Management

Permanent

Full - Time

What You Can Expect

The Interconnection Specialist, Advisor supports pre-construction development, engineering, and energy market activities for ENGIE North America's portfolio of utility-scale renewable projects across the U.S. As a key member of the Transmission & Interconnection team, you will contribute to grid interconnection efforts and broader renewable development initiatives aligned with the company's growth strategy.

Additionally, the role provides Transmission & Interconnection insights for large load interconnections, including co-location and behind-the-meter configurations.

What You Will Deliver :

  • Strategic Queue Positioning : Secure viable queue positions with clear critical-path schedules, deposits, and commercial readiness milestones tracked and delivered on time
  • Interconnection Agreements : Lead negotiation and coordination of Interconnection Agreements and associated network upgrades through handoff at Notice to Proceed (NTP)
  • Deliverability Strategy : Develop and execute strategies to win and retain TPD allocations, and plan for Full Capacity Deliverability Status (FCDS) or Partial Deliverability to support Resource Adequacy (RA)-eligible offtake
  • Risk & Cost Control : Provide executive-level briefings on queue / study status, upgrade exposure (LDNU / ADNU), schedule risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Core Responsibilities :

    Early Development & Siting

  • Guide Point of Interconnection (POI) and route screening in collaboration with modeling teams
  • Advise on injection capabilities and queue optimization strategies
  • Queue Strategy & Applications

  • Lead CAISO / WECC interconnection requests, including application submissions, fee / deposit management, and milestone tracking
  • Manage cluster and independent study processes, validations, and stakeholder meetings
  • Study Management

  • Coordinate feasibility, system impact, and facility studies with internal modelers and external PTOs / ISOs
  • Analyze thermal, voltage, and stability results; assess upgrade assignability, cost reasonableness, and reconfiguration options to reduce scope
  • Deliverability & RA Positioning

  • Plan and manage TPD retention strategies, affidavit packages, and timing relative to PPA milestones
  • Align FCDS / Partial deliverability strategies with offtake requirements
  • Agreements & Execution

  • Negotiate commercial terms of Interconnection Agreements, including milestones, security, provisional service options, and outage / energization coordination
  • Risk Management & Governance

  • Maintain upgrade and schedule risk registers; present mitigation strategies such as portfolio routing, alternative POIs, and phased development
  • Ensure compliance with FERC orders and NERC standards
  • Stakeholder Coordination

  • Lead external engagement with PTOs / ISOs, utilities, and consultants
  • Coordinate internally across development, engineering, M&A, and finance teams
  • Collaborate with grid and production cost modeling analysts to assess project impacts
  • Communicate macro-level changes (e.g., queue reforms, transmission projects, retirements, generation additions) to affected stakeholders
  • Support utility negotiations for interconnection agreements, project scheduling, and site acquisition
  • Industry Engagement & Strategic Insight

  • Represent ENGIE in industry advocacy groups
  • Stay informed on national renewable energy trends and opportunities
  • What You'll Bring

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related technical field, along with at minimum seven (7) years experience in utility-scale renewables or transmission & distribution (T&D), including direct ownership of interconnection workstreams. CAISO and WECC experience highly preferred
  • Technical expertise in interpreting and challenging Powerflow results, including consultant work product, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven commercial acumen with a proven track record of translating study outcomes into upgrade cost ranges, contingencies, and hedging strategies aligned with offtake RA requirements
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships across internal teams and external partners, and represent ENGIE effectively in collaborative environments
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, results-oriented approach to gathering and synthesizing required information to support decision-making, managing priorities, and driving progress independently within a large, matrixed organization
  • Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to prioritize critical-path tasks, manage multiple workstreams, and operate independently within a large, matrixed organization
  • Desire to advance the adoption and deployment of renewable energy solutions across North America
  • Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy
  • Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  • Compensation

    Salary Range : $113,900 - $174,570 USD annually

    This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

    ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

    In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

    Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

    At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

    Why ENGIE?

    ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

    ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

    If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at . This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

    We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

    The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

    Business Unit :

    GBU Renewables & Flexible Power

    Division : R&B NORTHAM

    Legal Entity :

    ENGIE North America Inc.

    Professional Experience :

    Skilled ( >

    3 experience

    Education Level : Bachelor's Degree

    Nos valeurs

    L'inclusion et la diversite sont au cur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l'egalite des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engages a creer l'environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.

    Information at a Glance

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