Interconnection Project Manager

Interconnection Project Manager

Seeking a skilled and experienced Interconnection Project Manager to lead and coordinate interconnection projects, ensuring the safe, reliable, and timely integration of new energy resources into a NorCal Utility's electric and gas systems. This role involves managing the end-to-end interconnection process, from initial application through project completion, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management : Oversee the full lifecycle of interconnection projects, including planning, design, permitting, construction, and commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Stakeholder Coordination : Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, construction, regulatory, legal) and external parties (customers, contractors, regulatory agencies) to facilitate project execution.

Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all interconnection activities comply with applicable tariffs, rules, and regulations set forth by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Contract Management : Develop, negotiate, and manage interconnection agreements, special facility agreements, and other contractual documents related to interconnection projects

Risk Assessment : Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address operational, financial, and regulatory challenges.

Process Improvement : Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of interconnection project management.

Reporting : Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience : Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the utility industry, with a focus on interconnection projects or related areas.

Technical Knowledge : Familiarity with electric and gas transmission and distribution systems, interconnection processes, and regulatory requirements.

Project Management Skills : Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.

Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze complex technical and regulatory information to make informed decisions.

Salary Range $80,640.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary)

Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including :

Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)

Nationwide Vision provided through VSP

Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit / Parking & Transit (location-specific)

Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

Corporate Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Days

401k Plan

Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

Paid Holidays

Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law