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Transmission Director

Posted 06 February 2026
LocationUnited States of America
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Renewables

Job description

​An established and fast-growing Utility Scale Solar/BESS Developer is looking to hire a Director of Transmission to lead grid interconnection strategy across large, utility-scale projects in the US.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of renewables, transmission systems, and ISO markets, with real influence over how projects get built and connected.


The Opportunity:

You’ll own grid interconnection activities for major power generation assets, working directly with ISOs, transmission owners, utilities, and internal development teams. This role sits at a senior technical level and is ideal for someone who wants both technical depth and market influence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead grid interconnection efforts for utility-scale generation projects at the transmission level

  • Perform and review power system studies including System Impact, Facilities, Fault, Loss, and Relay Coordination

  • Analyze power flows across generation, transmission, distribution, and substations

  • Interface with ISOs, transmission owners, and utilities on technical requirements and agreements

  • Coordinate all electrical and SCADA interfaces with interconnecting utilities

  • Support interconnection applications and manage study processes through to execution

  • Stay current on evolving U.S. power markets, regulations, and renewable technologies

What They’re Looking For:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering (Master’s in Power Systems preferred)

  • ~10+ years of engineering experience, including 7 years in utility-scale power systems

  • 5+ years focused on grid interconnection for power producers at the transmission level

  • Strong experience with ISO markets such as CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, and/or SPP

  • Deep knowledge of ISO and Transmission Owner structures, interconnection agreements, and requirements

  • Proficiency with power system modeling tools such as PSLF, TARA, ASPEN, DigSILENT, ETAP, NEPLAN, PROMOD

  • Working knowledge of NERC/FERC standards, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI

  • Strong understanding of U.S. power markets and renewable energy integration


Apply now!