Grid Connection Manager

GRID CONNECTION MANAGER required by our client, to be hired on a permanent basis, located in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.

Industry Sector: Renewable Energy

POSITION SCOPE

Manage, plan and negotiate grid interconnection agreements for offshore wind projects in PJM. NYISO and NEISO control areas ensure that requirements in grid codes.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Standards and tariffs relevant to interconnection processes in the IJS are incorporated into the wind farm design.
Monitor the development of grid framework conditions in relevant US markets and together with the regulatory team advise on how to engage.
Assess the need for and scope grid interconnection studies
Interact with relevant authorities and grid owners/operators, project team. regulatory team and support project activities as required.
Support the electrical discipline within the project including interfaces with other disciplines

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related technical discipline and (preferably) more than 10 years of relevant work experience. and at least 5 years experiences from generator interconnection processes from gfld operators / owners or consulting companies.
Candidates with bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 10 years proven relevant work experience or candidates with a master's degree with less than 10 years general experience but 5 years with generator interconnection processes experience may also apply.
Ability to live by "l am safety" expectations
Systematic, structured and target driven with well-defined goals.
Ability and motivation to get to know business practices
Ability to energise and motivate people
High level of self-autonomy and initiative
Team player, trust builder, with strong networking skills
Able to deliver results in a high-pressure environment

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Job Ref: 9146

Stamford, Connecticut

Other

Permanent