Interconnection Manager

Job Description

Matrix Renewables is a renewable energy platform that was founded by global alternative asset manager TPG through its impact investing platform, TPG Rise, in 2020. Headquartered in Madrid, Matrix Renewables focuses on developing, constructing and being long-term owners of renewable energy assets.

Matrix Renewables’ current portfolio is comprised of 15.7 GW (operational, under construction, ready to build, under development) of renewable energy projects and storage across North America, Europe and Latin America.

TPG impact-investing platform is a $27 billion impact investing platform focused on investing in and supporting the growth of world-class businesses that deliver positive and measurable social and environmental impact globally.

TPG is a leading global alternative asset investment firm with offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Melbourne, Moscow, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Singapore, and Washington D.C. TPG’s investment platforms span a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, growth equity, impact investing, infrastructure, growth venture, real estate, secondaries, and public equity.

The Role

At Matrix Renewables we are looking for a highly motivated individual to play a key role supporting our Matrix Renewables Operations Department.

At Matrix Renewables we’re seeking an Interconnection Manager who will manage the relationship with Terna and Enel and oversee generator interconnection processes in Italy, prepare interconnection applications, interpret and contest interconnection studies by ISO/RTOs and utilities, lead generation interconnection agreement negotiation and execution, guide greenfield prospecting, review and participate in ISO/RTO transmission planning process, and provide ad-hoc technical support to DG business unit.

This role is an individual contributor role but has a strong influence in the strategy of the company and will be pivotal to the success of the company. This individual will support all aspects of projects from development through commissioning and engaging with management of utility companies and TSOs is a must.

Responsibilities

• Solid electrical engineer to provide expertise and analytical support on transmission and interconnection issues particularly related to greenfield siting and renewable development projects as well as later stage interconnection for construction projects.
• Being able to manage transmission analysis studies to forecast system conditions to assess grid related risks and provide analyses of congestion and basis risks for potential and existing projects with a long-term view of the market.
• Prepare generator interconnection applications and meet technical modelling requirement (power flow, dynamics, short circuits, EMT, etc).
• Manage projects throughout the entire interconnection process, review and contest ISO/RTO/utility screening/impact/facility studies.
• Manage projects’ interconnection cost and schedule risks. Negotiate and execute generation interconnection agreements.
• Provide expert interconnection support to Development, Origination, Finance, and other departments.
• Provide technical support to project commissioning and operation.
• Represent Matrix’s interests in regional stakeholder processes, and establish working relations with ISOs, RTOs, utilities etc.
• Provide interconnection technical support to different business unit as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Provide technical support to Procurement department of Main components.

Requirements

• Substantial Track record in managing the relationship with Enel and Terna on the Regional as well as National levels.
• Track record in permitting and building provisional interconnection projects.
• Strong understanding of non recourse project finance requirements.
• Facilitate and Support Matrix participation in different auctions (e.g. Fer-x, MACSE etc).
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to distill and communicate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences and work collaboratively with project teams.
• Strong technical, statistical, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a project-driven environment with occasional tight deadlines and concurrent deliverables.
• Ability to obtain approval to access Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) [see https://www.ferc.gov/enforcement-legal/ceii].
• Ability to travel on occasion.
• Strong knowledge of interconnection processes, commissioning, and compliance with the grid code in Italy.

Experience

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree and/or power system concentration is preferred).
• 10 years in the electric energy industry, power flow (PSSE/ TARA/ PSLF/ PowerWorld) modelling, transmission planning, interconnection study experience are preferred.
• Solid knowledge in generator interconnection process, project management, and transmission/substation engineering in Italy.
• Solid network within utilities and TSO in Italy.
• Working knowledge of documents relating to transmission and interconnection (e.g., study agreements, tariffs, interconnection agreements) is required.
• Competency in analytical problem solving, excellent communication skills, customer/stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge and management of technical software such as DIgSILENT, Autocad, Electrical Line Calculation, etc.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Matrix is committed to a fulfilling, inclusive and non-discriminatory working environment in which all individuals are treated as individuals, with respect and dignity and are given opportunities to develop their careers and contribute to both the Company´s and their own success. Furthermore, Matrix is committed to ensuring a rigorous, fair and non-discriminatory selection and recruitment process and to treat all candidates who apply for a position in Matrix equally. We advocate for equal opportunity and do not discriminate against gender, marital status, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability.

Matrix Renewables (Spain), S.L. (“Matrix”), with domicile at C/ Velázquez 34, 3ª planta, 28001, Madrid, hereby informs the job applicant (the “Applicant”) that his/her curriculum vitae as well as all other personal data provided during the selection process will be processed by Matrix as data controller. Such data will be processed for the purpose of analyzing the Applicant’s skills and aptitudes and assessing the Applicant’s candidacy for the job offered.

The Applicant, under the terms established in the data protection regulations in force at any time, may exercise his/her rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and not to be subject to automated individual decisions. For this purpose, he/she may contact in writing to the following email address: [email protected]

If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and CV to: [email protected]