Associate Interconnection Manager

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Job description

Job Description

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an Associate Interconnection Manager to join its Transmission Department. Reporting to the Senior Director of Transmission & Interconnection and working closely with a small team of Interconnection Managers, the Associate Interconnection Manager will help to support grid integration tasks and interconnection processes for Apex's fleet of projects across multiple ISOs. This new position will directly support Apex in maturing and expanding its pipeline of clean energy projects.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a part of the renewable energy industry onboard a recognized leader that continues to grow and accelerate the nationwide shift to clean energy. It will provide the chance to become a highly skilled subject matter expert in all aspects of grid integration procedures and interconnection processes.

The ideal candidate for this role will have an engineering or policy background with 2-3 years of experience working in the renewable energy industry and familiarity with interconnection processes. Demonstrated experience with technical, project management, and organizational skills are strongly preferred as is the ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, we seek candidates who can work well with a small team and exhibit eagerness to learn and support project tasks wherever needed. This position requires excellent organization and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate complex engineering and policy concepts. A successful Associate Interconnection Manager excels at attention to detail, communication, and technical expertise.

Hours/Type: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Transmission

Travel: 5%

Primary Responsibilities

Execute assigned project tasks across regions in adherence to defined interconnection processes

Coordinate and complete grid integration tasks in support of project development, construction, and origination of clean energy projects

Provide support in filing transmission interconnection applications, reviewing studies, managing decision points, and supporting interconnection related project finance activities

Manage schedules and timelines and work with interconnection managers on implications

Assist in contract negotiations

Attend stakeholder and internal meetings, interfacing with both internal and external clients, and communicate information to internal teams

Ensure internal information accuracy by updating data rooms, preparing meeting summaries, and supporting information exchange

Create or improve existing technical and project management tools to support efficient management of the project portfolio

Track and report on changes to interconnection tariffs nationwide and participate in stakeholder workshops

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