Hybrid Interconnection Specialist bei GreenSpark Solar

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Loyal to People. Loyal to Planet.  

GreenSpark Solar, loyal to people and planet, creates fiercely local, cost-effective, clean energy options in the Greater Rochester Community.  We feel a huge responsibility to succeed at GreenSpark. As a B Corporation, success is directly tied to honoring our triple bottom line of commitments to people, the planet, and profits (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a return to our investors). It is important work that directly impacts our employees and their families, our customers, and the residents of the communities where we do business, along with our local and broader global environment, but we have fun doing it. Our workplace reflects our values — our office is directly powered by onsite wind turbines and solar panels, our fleet includes all-electric and hybrid vehicles, dogs roam the office, and we strive to be an unabashedly inclusive, diverse workplace.

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We are seeking an Interconnection Specialist to provide technical support to the commercial operations division of our company. The company’s interconnection team supports all interconnection related activities for solar and battery storage projects from early-stage development all the way to commercial operation. This role will have an emphasis on supporting Project Management and Construction Management crews in an effort to interconnect renewable energy systems more efficiently.

Previous proficiency in interconnection procedures is beneficial, but can be obtained on the job. The accepted applicant will play a key role in advising and presenting recommendations about critical issues related to potential commercial transactions, long-term and short-term planning issues and/or real-time operational issues. This is a great role for someone looking to play an integral part in our fast-growing business. 

The Interconnection Specialist day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Prepare and submit interconnection applications, including technical studies and required documentation

• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure project designs meet utility interconnection requirements

• Track project milestones, manage timelines, and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders

• Maintain relationships with utility interconnection personnel and regulatory bodies

• Monitor regulatory changes affecting interconnection procedures and timelines

• Support due diligence activities for project acquisitions and financing

• Incorporating process improvement initiatives in coordination with local and regional utility companies.

• Analyzing electrical grids to identify new opportunities for interconnecting renewable energy and storage projects. 

• Performing Site Visits with Engineers and Utility Representatives to consider ideal locations for interconnection equipment.

These are our education & qualification requirements: 

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in engineering, land development, project management, or interconnection administration.

• Excellent Organizational skills, including the ability to meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, build schedules, and facilitate meetings.

• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical peers.

• Demonstrated ability to interface with utility companies, or other large institutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, renewable energy, or related field preferred.

• Knowledge in renewable energy and/or utility distribution planning is preferred.

• Experience working on transmission and interconnection activities is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address interconnection risks.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Relationship management skills to develop and maintain rapport with Internal and external stakeholders.

• Critical thinking skills by providing insightful recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders to advance the organization's portfolios. 

• Passion for renewable energy and advancing the initiatives of GreenSpark Solar. 

Here’s a peek of our perks & benefits!

• Annual Salary Range: $70,000-85,000

• Weekly Pay

• 75% of health insurance premiums, 75% of health deductible expenses and 75% of dental premiums for the employee and family are covered by GreenSpark!

• Flexible Work Schedule and Hybrid Work Arrangements 

• Three weeks (120 hours) of vacation time, and flexible paid time off (PTO) after the first year

• Wellness Week

• Parental Leave

• Eight Paid Company-Wide Closure Days

• Professional development opportunities

• Annual company retreat

• 401(k) option

GreenSpark Solar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind and seek to remove barriers and increase opportunities, access, and advancement for all people. Do not let historical barriers prevent you from jumping on this life-changing opportunity – reach out and ask questions if you have them – we are here!