Manager, Transmission & Interconnection, West

RWE Clean Energy LLC

To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area : Project Development

Remuneration : Exempt

The Manager of Transmission and Interconnection will be responsible for driving interconnection solutions in support of RWE Clean Energys development portfolio of generation projects in the Regulated WECC and CAISO transmission markets. S / he will drive interconnection efforts working with multiple internal and external stakeholders including the ISOs utilities FERC state agencies and internal development teams. S / he will also be responsible for managing utility scale generation project to drive the successful completion of interconnection requests through the regulatory and commercial environment and coordinating with internal stakeholders including RWEs Transmission Analysis organization.

Role Responsibilities :

• Manage a pipeline of 10 GW plus of wind solar and battery energy generator interconnection projects throughout the lifecycle of the ISO and transmission owner interconnection processes with focus on late stage project execution
• Work closely with RWEs transmission analysis and development teams to shepherd projects through the interconnection process to achieve best cost and schedule while tracking timelines milestone requirements and effectively communicating and managing project risks
• Manage interconnection process including interconnection agreement schedules interconnection milestones and effectively forecasting and communicating project financial commitments and at risk amounts for portfolio projects
• Negotiate large generator interconnection agreements bringing together internal stakeholders to negotiate optimal schedules and terms for projects
• Drive material modification package submittals
• Attend transmission owner project management meetings representing RWE to ensure cost and schedule are being maintained
• Drive creative problem solving with transmission owners and ISOs bringing together internal RWE resources and stakeholders
• Development Energy Marketing Commercial Regulatory Construction Engineering Operations teams with multiple aspects of project development design and operation
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of current and developing regulations within the different regional ISO / RTOs to create opportunities and mitigate obstacles for RWE
• Track and drive policy developments and opportunities to best capitalize on target markets partners and strategies
• Develop regional transmission and interconnection strategy for potential future opportunities such as new project interconnection transmission service and behind the meter arrangements
• Build visibility and the reputation of the company through conference attendance publications and social media

Job Requirements and Experiences :

Advanced degree is a plus

Securing interconnection rights transmission capacity federal state and local regulatory approval

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range : The annual base salary range for this position in California or Illinois is $115000 - $155000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates education & work experience training & certifications and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered : Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

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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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWEs team of about 2000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nations growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind solar and battery projects focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWEs energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies from nuclear coal and gas to hydro batteries wind and solar.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Company Policies,Customer Service,Financial Performance,Revenue Growth,Oversight,Regional Sales,Account Management,Project Management,Product Line,Ensure Compliance,Human Resources,Procedures,Sales Goals,Direct Reports

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 115000 - 155000