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Interconnection Program Manager

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Job Description

Does working for a fast paced, growing company that is making a difference in our environment excite you? Do you have a passion for making our environment better for this generation and the ones that follow? Let’s make a difference together. Join our team!

SUMMARY

As the Grid Integration Program Manager at Nexamp, you will play an integral role in driving the seamless integration of solar PV and battery energy storage solutions into the existing electrical grid. You will execute all aspects of utility interconnection projects, working closely with utilities, internal teams, external consultants and third-party development partners to facilitate the successful integration of community solar projects. The Grid Integration Program Manager will drive interconnection progress through the full lifecycle of development and construction projects, leveraging strong market knowledge and utility relationships to mitigate interconnection challenges and delays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage multistate, utility specific interconnection processes from inception to permission to operate, including scheduling, resource allocation and risk-assessment.
  • Liaise with utility staff and foster enduring relationships with utility staff, contract partners and other key stakeholders to facilitate efficient interconnection processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering and other technical experts to ensure projects meet technical, regulatory and safety standards for interconnection.
  • Establish deep understanding of utility specific interconnection application, tariff, standards and requirements for interconnecting front-of -the-meter generation.
  • Maintain full ownership of interconnection application process to include, facilitating the preparation and submission of all required applications and documentation, identify critical interconnection milestones and risks, and communicate with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Coordinate interconnection study review with internal teams to assess and/or challenge utility findings.
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure adherence with company criteria and requirements.
  • Prepare regular progress reports and present interconnection status updates for internal stakeholders, including reports on interconnection application status, studies in progress, project closeout status and final completion (PTO) forecast.
  • Support construction and O&M teams in project commissioning.
  • Support engineering in optimizing project design and equipment selection in alignment with utility interconnection requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, renewable energy or related field
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience with renewable energy project management, with focus on utility interconnection
  • Strong knowledge of interconnection regulations, standards and processes.
  • Familiarity with solar and battery energy storage system components and design
  • Demonstrated experience interacting with utility staff to drive interconnection outcomes.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, Procore, and various other construction management tool preferred.
  • Willingness to travel at least 25% is required.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is building the future of energy, so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

PERKS & COMPENSATION

Not only will you get to work with a group of innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes: our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance starting day one; Flexible Paid Time Off and Holiday PTO; Commuter Benefits, Cell Phone Reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment, headquartered in Boston, MA with a fun, collaborative, downtown office! We provide healthy snacks, coffee, yoga sessions, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

NEXAMP VALUES AND MISSION

Building the future of energy so it is clean, simple and accessible.

Nexamp is building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow and reinventing the way people interact with the electricity that powers their lives. By deploying a distributed network of locally sourced clean energy, we seek to reduce the negative effects of climate change. Our team’s diverse experience drives innovation from the ground up and with a singular passion: to deliver an accessible and sustainable energy future for all.

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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