Manager, Transmission and Interconnection

Job Description

Bright Minds. Bold Mission. Clean Future.

At Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., we’re more than a global leader in utility-scale solar and battery storage—we’re not just building utility-scale solar and battery storage projects—we’re shaping the future of energy. Our impact spans six continents and over 25 global offices, from initial design to decades of efficient, reliable performance in the field.

Our true strength? The people who bring our projects to life and keep them running.

We’re a team of hands-on problem solvers who move with urgency, take pride in quality, and never shy away from a challenge. This isn’t the kind of place where work coasts on autopilot. We expect focus, accountability, and follow-through—from everyone.

We value:

• Ownership, Accountability and Initiative – Those who see a challenge and take action, from early-stage design through ongoing operations and maintenance.
• Critical Thinking and Decisiveness – Problem solvers who trust their judgement at every stage, from construction to long-term asset management.
• Purpose-Driven Excellence – People driven by purpose, not just process, who understand the lasting impact of their work.

What you can expect:

Here, you’ll grow by doing. We invest in our people with real stretch opportunities, ongoing development, and the chance to build expertise in one of the world’s most critical industries. And while the pace is fast and the expectations are high, so is the opportunity.

Our values aren’t just posters on the wall. Trust, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Inclusiveness, and Humbleness guide how we work, grow, and deliver—together.

So, if you’re looking for comfort, cruise control, or a place to hide—we’re not for you.

But if you’re hungry to make a difference, ready to get your hands dirty, and want to be part of something meaningful—then we’d love to meet you.

Join us. Build what matters.

Position Summary

Responsible for managing the technical portion of the utility interconnection process for Domestic and International utility scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants and other clean energy facilities typically to the integrated transmission system. Responsibilities extend through multiple phases of the project development process, including siting, interconnection application, study process management, negotiation of interconnection agreements, grid integration, construction, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead all aspects of the utility interconnection and grid integration process for new power plant projects.
• Provide input to the early-stage development process regarding strategic interconnection siting and interconnection facilities.
• Develop workflows and internal processes as well as managing relationships with internal customers and external resources.
• Manage external consultants performing interconnection modeling and studies including load flow studies of current and future utility system conditions.
• Provide strategic, market, commercial and technical input to the Development, Engineering and Construction teams regarding the development, grid integration, and interconnection of the company's project pipeline.
• Become knowledgeable with relevant interconnection tariffs for key domestic and international utilities and system operators.
• Represent Recurrent Energy and actively participate at utility and ISO technical policy stakeholder meetings, working groups and renewable trade groups.
• Train junior engineers in performing electrical studies as well as reviewing and analyzing utility pre-screen reports, System Impact Studies, and Facility Studies.
• Collaborate with EPC firms to ensure reliable and cost-effective electrical design of contracted plants.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of utility system operation, and interconnection process.
• Detailed knowledge of power load flow modeling and results.
• Working knowledge of high voltage equipment.
• Ability to provide concise feedback on technical subjects to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to develop scopes of work for outside consultants and contractors.
• Professional with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented.
• Collaborative: Works and plays well with others.
• Comfortable in, and excited about, working in a dynamic organization.
• Strong organizational skills enabling candidate to manage many projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Prefer a minimum of 5 years of high voltage electrical system experience, preferably with a utility, system operator or independent power producer.
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience with managing the transmission interconnection process for power plants (wind, solar, or thermal).
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar engineering background) with an emphasis on Power Systems preferred.
• Professional Engineer (Electrical) license preferred.
• PSSE, Aspen, PSCAD, or PSLF modeling experience preferred.
• Python development experience preferred.
• Possess native or bilingual English communication proficiency.

Recurrent Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.