Vice President, Transmission and Interconnection

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

We are seeking a strategic and technical Vice President of Transmission and Interconnection, who will report into our Head of Transmission & Market Analytics. The VP will collaborate closely with development, engineering, finance, and operations teams to align transmission initiatives with overall business goals, while also monitoring market trends, regulatory changes, and policy developments across multiple ISOs and RTOs. Along with being a key representative of Aypa in industry forums and regulatory proceedings, this leader will also mentor and grow a high-performing team of transmission engineers and analysts, driving innovation and excellence across all transmission-related functions.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute transmission strategies to support Aypa Power's project portfolio, including utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects;

- Oversee interconnection processes across multiple ISOs/RTOs, ensuring timely, reliable, and cost-effective grid connections;

- Lead the development of power flow models and conduct transmission studies to evaluate project feasibility and optimize grid integration;

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, engineering, finance, and operations, to ensure transmission strategies are aligned with overall project and business goals;

- Monitor and analyze market trends, regulatory changes, and policy developments that impact transmission and interconnection opportunities;

- Represent Aypa in industry forums, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory proceedings related to transmission and interconnection;

- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of transmission engineers and analysts;

- Perform other duties as required.

Key Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Economics, or a related field; Master's degree (e.g., Power Systems, MBA, or Public Policy) strongly preferred;

- 10+ years of experience in the power or energy industry with a strong focus on transmission planning, or interconnection strategy;

- Demonstrated expertise with RTO/ISO markets (e.g., CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO), including interconnection queue management, LGIA negotiation, and stakeholder processes;

- Strong understanding of FERC regulations, market design, LMP pricing, congestion, curtailment, and basis risk as they relate to utility-scale renewable and storage projects;

- Proficiency in power systems modeling and tools such as PSSE, PowerWorld, PROMOD, Plexos, TARA, or similar;

- Proven experience developing and using custom models/tools for forecasting, congestion analysis, or financial risk evaluation in wholesale electricity markets;

- Experience supporting M&A due diligence, including the evaluation of interconnection positions, basis risk, and market fit;

- Experience presenting to and representing companies before ISOs, utilities, and regulatory stakeholders;

- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with external parties such as RTOs, utilities, and consultants;

- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical approach to decision-making.

Compensation and Location:

Salary :

A base salary commensurate with experience

Bonus :

An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business

Benefits :

Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits

Location:

Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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