Senior Director, Utility-Scale Development - Transmission & Interconnection

LocationSan Francisco, CA
Job Typefull_time
Salary$184,000-$275,000

About This Job

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area:

Project Development

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Senior Director of Transmission and Interconnection

will be responsible for driving interconnection solutions in support of RWE Clean Energy development portfolio of generation projects in the CAISO and WECC transmission Markets. S/he will drive interconnection efforts working with multiple internal and external stakeholders including the ISOs, utilities, FERC, state agencies, and internal development teams. S/he will also be responsible for managing utility-scale generation project to drive the successful completion of interconnection requests through the regulatory and commercial environment, and coordinating with internal stakeholders including RWE’s Transmission Analysis organization.

Role Responsibilities:

Manage a pipeline of 10 GW plus of wind, solar, and battery energy generator interconnection lifecycle of the ISO and transmission owner interconnection processes, with a focus on late-stage project execution
Work closely with RWE’s transmission analysis and development teams to shepherd projects through the interconnection process to achieve the best cost and schedule, while tracking timelines, milestone requirements, and effectively communicating and managing project risks
Manage interconnection process, including interconnection agreement schedules, interconnection milestones, and effectively forecasting and communicating project financial commitments and at-risk amounts for portfolio projects
Negotiate large generator interconnection agreements, bringing together internal stakeholders to negotiate optimal schedules and terms for projects
Drive material modification package submittals
Attend transmission owner project management meetings representing RWE to ensure cost and schedule are being maintained
Drive creative problem solving with transmission owners and ISOs, bringing together internal RWE resources and stakeholders
Assist Development, Energy Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Construction, Engineering, and Operations teams with multiple aspects of project development, design, and operation.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current and developing regulations within the different regional ISO/RTOs to create opportunities and mitigate obstacles for RWE
Track and drive policy developments and opportunities to best capitalize on target markets, partners, and strategies
Develop regional transmission and interconnection strategy for potential future opportunities such as new project interconnection, transmission service, and behind the meter arrangements
Build visibility and the reputation of the company through conference attendance, publications, and social media
Recruit, mentor, train, and lead junior transmission and interconnection team staff
Work with the VP of transmission and interconnection to develop portfolio management, tracking, and reporting tools


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields required
Advanced degree is a plus
A minimum of 15 total years of experience with 7 years specialized in commercial and regulated energy markets, driving projects to completion, and interacting with various counterparties (project developers, IPPs, utilities, regulatory agencies, and others)
Background in transmission planning or transmission utility scale engineering and project management or execution strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of securing interconnection approvals for renewable energy projects in the United States across a mix of RSO/ITOs regions
Broad experience within the utility/power development space, including:

+ Securing interconnection rights, transmission capacity, federal, state and local regulatory approvals + Securing interconnection rights, transmission capacity, federal, state and local regulatory approvals + Navigating the RSO/ITO process to avoid obstacles and position RWE for approvals + Transmission and commercial analysis including knowledge of load flow, transmission capacity, projected congestion with strategic insights to develop around findings + Negotiating and closing projects in complex and sometimes adversarial environment

Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and a strong understanding of costs and activities necessary for a project cycle
A thorough understanding of competitive and regulated wholesale and retail power markets and strong commercial acumen
Proficiency in community engagement with local stakeholders and media and able to represent the company in public hearings, craft messaging for lobbying of state/federal politicians and agencies
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact clearly and concisely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Proven people management skills, including career development, mentoring, coaching and all aspects of performance management

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $184,000 - $275,000. The listed salary range represents our good-faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

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