Arevon is a leading renewable energy company, supplying clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy to utilities and businesses in the U.S. We use innovative approaches to develop, build, finance, own, and operate utility-scale solar, energy storage, solar-plus-storage projects, and distributed generation assets.
The Position
This critical hire will be part of the Arevon Interconnection team and will report to the Director of Interconnection. The Interconnection Engineer will spearhead interconnection efforts from early-stage development through construction and into commercial operation. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external parties to ensure that all projects meet the interconnection requirements of the balancing authorities they are connecting to. The candidate will also manage various consultants throughout the interconnection process, from pre-application stages to the execution of interconnection agreements.
Responsibilities
- Manage interconnection activities and track requirements for interconnection studies and applications.
- Communicate and coordinate with Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISOs/RTOs), transmission providers, and utilities to ensure project interconnections are cost-effective.
- Develop and manage interconnection schedules, ensuring all milestones are achieved.
- Support negotiations for technical studies and interconnection agreements.
- Oversee consultants' work on interconnection applications, modeling, and studies.
- Assist the Project Engineering team and Project Managers with design, construction, and commissioning deliverables.
- Support the Origination team with bid activities, including preparing technical documents for RFPs.
- Stay current on new and emerging technologies and policies at ISOs/RTOs.
- Develop and implement new methodologies, tools, and procedures to improve efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as an Interconnection Engineer in the renewable energy industry, utility, or RTO/ISO environment.
- Proficiency with software used in interconnection studies, such as PSS/E, PSCAD, and PSLF.
- In-depth knowledge of interconnection procedures at utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and transmission providers.
- Ability to comprehend complex interconnection study reports and communicate their impact on projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with external and internal customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Education Requirements
- BS in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred but not required.
What We Do
At Arevon, we’re delivering innovative clean energy solutions.
Arevon is a leading renewable energy company, transforming energy in North America. Our team customizes forward-thinking energy solutions for utilities and corporations looking to leverage renewables and reduce their impact on the planet.
We provide commercial, financial, performance asset management, and construction services to nearly 10 GWac of wind, solar and energy storage assets. Our highly specialized commercial, technical, and financial services ensure optimal performance and value are achieved across the fleet.
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, and New York City, Arevon is backed by CalSTRS, the United States’ second-largest public pension fund, APG, a Dutch pension fund, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Discover Arevon at arevonenergy.com and reach out to our team at [email protected]
