Manažer služeb připojení - Severovýchod (PJM/NYISO/ISO-NE/Ontario /NS/ NB)

Job Description

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

We are seeking a technically exceptional and strategically minded Manager, Interconnection Services to lead large generation and large load interconnection and transmission services activities across the PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE regions. This role owns the full lifecycle of interconnection-from early-stage prospecting and siting feasibility through queue management, study review, generation and large load interconnection agreement negotiation, and grid synchronization as well as operating asset outage and curtailment monitoring and modification approvals-for one of the largest renewable development portfolios in the Northeast.

The Manager will serve as the primary regional expert and decision-maker, partnering closely with internal development, engineering and construction, origination, finance, and regulatory teams, as well as external stakeholders including RTOs/ISOs, Transmission Owners, utilities, and consultants. This individual will also provide strategic technical leadership for M&A diligence, portfolio optimization, and regulatory engagement at FERC and the applicable RTOs.

This is a high-impact role for a technically deep and collaborative professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced development environment and is passionate about shaping the future of grid interconnection in the Northeast.

Key Responsibilities

Interconnection Queue Leadership

• Own and direct interconnection application activities across PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE, ensuring full compliance with RTO protocols, tariff requirements, study timelines, and regulatory deadlines
• Manage projects through all interconnection study phases, including cluster studies, System Impact Studies (SIS), Facilities Studies, Affected System Studies, Surplus and Material Modification Assessments
• Lead execution of Large Generator Interconnection Agreements (LGIAs), Interconnection Service Agreements (ISAs), and transmission service agreements, including amendments and surplus interconnection requests
• Coordinate directly with RTO/ISO staff, Transmission Owners, and external counsel to advance and protect the project portfolio through the interconnection queue
• Oversee compliance obligations under applicable RTO manuals and NERC reliability standards

Technical Analysis & Grid Planning

• Direct and perform prospecting interconnection analyses and transmission feasibility assessments to evaluate project siting, grid impacts and cost estimates
• Oversee or conduct steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, and transient stability studies using industry-standard tools including PSS/E, PowerGEM TARA, PowerWorld, ASPEN, and DSATools
• Assess curtailment risk, congestion exposure, LMP basis, and network upgrade exposure to inform siting and investment decisions
• Identify optimal interconnection points and transmission solutions across a multi-GW development pipeline

Strategic & Commercial Support

• Provide technical leadership for early-stage project development, including siting analysis, transmission feasibility, and interconnection strategy across the Northeast
• Lead technical diligence for M&A and acquisition targets, assessing interconnection viability, upgrade exposure, capacity interconnection rights, and portfolio risk
• Develop and execute strategies for portfolio optimization, including surplus interconnection rights, capacity transfer rights, and participation in RTO reliability initiatives
• Monitor and interpret RTO/ISO market developments, FERC policy, transmission planning activities (e.g., RTEP), and regulatory changes to proactively influence inform project and corporate strategy
• Represent NextEra Energy in RTO/ISO stakeholder committees and working groups, actively shaping market rules and interconnection policy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with a team of interconnection analysts and engineers and foster technical excellence and professional growth
• Partner with development, engineering, origination, finance, legal, and regulatory teams to advance projects and support investment decisions
• Prepare and present technical findings, strategic recommendations, and portfolio updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with RTO/ISO staff, Transmission Owners, consultants, and industry partners
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize interconnection outcomes, reduce development risk, and improve project economics

The Ideal Candidate will have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, or transmission services development
• Deep knowledge of PJM, NYISO, and/or ISO-NE interconnection protocols, tariff provisions, and study methodologies (e.g., PJM Manuals 14A-14H, NYISO Attachment HH)
• Direct experience managing interconnection applications, queue positions, and agreement negotiations within one or more Northeast RTOs
• Proven ability to review, validate, and interpret interconnection study results, network upgrade requirements, and cost allocation
• Strong understanding of NERC reliability standards and their application to generator interconnection
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with power system modeling and analysis tools: PSS/E, PowerGEM TARA, ASPEN, PowerWorld
• Expertise in steady-state thermal/voltage analysis, short-circuit analysis, and transient stability
• Experience with transmission injection studies, feasibility screening, and prospecting analytics
• Familiarity with programming or automation approaches to streamline study workflows

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated experience with FERC filings, RTO compliance submissions, and regulatory proceedings related to interconnection
• Experience with HVDC interconnection, large-load interconnection, or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) interconnection
• Familiarity with capacity market rules, resource adequacy evaluation, and Capacity Interconnection Rights (CIRs)
• Experience supporting technical diligence for acquisitions or structured investment transactions
• Active participation in PJM, NYISO, or ISO-NE stakeholder committees or working groups

What Sets This Role Apart

This position carries regional ownership of one of the most active and complex interconnection portfolios in the country, with direct influence over multi-GW project development decisions, regulatory strategy, and M&A activity. This position will operate at the intersection of technical rigor and strategic leadership, with high visibility to the VP level and across the NextEra Energy enterprise.

Job Overview

Employees in this role supply solutions to technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains project schedules
• Negotiates agreements
• Reviews documents for technical accuracy
• Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling
• Reviews market changes, policies, and laws
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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