VP, Transmission & Interconnection
$270,000–$300,000 year
RemoteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute transmission and interconnection strategies supporting the Company's renewable energy and energy storage development pipeline. Oversee all utility, ISO, and RTO interconnection activities from application through commercial operation, including feasibility, system impact, and facility studies. Lead resolution of interconnection challenges, network upgrade requirements, and cost allocation matters while establishing relationships with utilities, transmission providers, and regulatory agencies. Monitor transmission-related regulatory developments involving FERC, NERC, regional transmission organizations, and state regulatory bodies. Represent Hanwha Renewables before utilities, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and market operators. Provide executive recommendations regarding project viability, siting, and development risk to optimize project value and accelerate commercialization. This executive-level leader reports to the Chief Development Officer, collaborates with Development, Project Finance, Origination, EPC, and Asset Management teams, and is expected to travel up to 30%.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, utility-scale power generation, or renewable energy development.
- Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience.
- Extensive experience working with major ISOs and RTOs, including CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, NYISO, or ISO-NE.
- Strong understanding of transmission planning, generation interconnection, and wholesale power markets.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC, and transmission regulatory frameworks.
- Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, wind, or other generation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience with energy storage interconnection and grid integration.
- Familiarity with production cost modeling, power flow studies, and transmission planning tools.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Energy Systems, or related discipline.
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