Senior Interconnection Specialist - Coffeyville, United States - Total Energies

Description

Candidate Profile

Join TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC as a Senior Interconnection Specialist. This role is a new addition to our team as we expand our footprint in renewable energies.

The ideal candidate will support due diligence on potential project acquisitions, assess queue position risks, and oversee progress tracking within RTOs queue cycles. Based in TX, reporting to the Vice President of Technical, this position involves effectively communicating project updates to stakeholders, clients, and team members.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for clear internal communication within different teams.
• Undergraduate Degree in electrical engineering.
• +10 years of experience in energy transmission planning or renewable generation, with a combination being a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience including engineering review or analysis of electric generation and transmission projects.
• Experience in power flow simulations using PSS/E, PowerWorld, and/or TARA.
• Good knowledge of RTO/ISO transmission planning and generation interconnection processes in markets like CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, ERCOT, SERC, NYISO, WECC.

INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATION:

TotalEnergies cannot sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

• Lead electrical interconnection, delivery strategies, acquisition analysis for company's assets.
• Assess and monitor changes in policies, procedures, and tariffs relevant to generation interconnection entities in the US.
• Provide compliance and technical support, update the project management database, and assist in the generator commissioning process.
• Conduct SSR and reactive power studies for compliance with grid codes and technical interconnection requirements.
• Negotiate interconnection agreements, support acquisitions due diligence, and advocate for renewable energy projects in technical and policy-based committees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grid codes and regulations, and mentor Interconnection Engineer(s) for ISO/RTO processes.

Context & Environment

Working at TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies promotes flexibility and strong relationships among team members.

Office-based employees collaborate in dynamic workspaces 3 days per week, fostering teamwork while allowing 2 days of remote work.

TotalEnergies Renewables USA has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Houston, and NYC.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k) with employer match, life & accident insurances, parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy, and more.

TotalEnergies values diversity and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity.

All qualified applicants are considered based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Apply to contribute to TotalEnergies' ambitions in energy transition and renewable energies. TotalEnergies Renewables aims to produce affordable, reliable, cleaner energy in the US market by rapidly investing in solar and wind energy projects.