Interconnection Specialist

Job Description

PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US.

The Interconnection Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end utility interconnection process for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar and battery energy storage projects. The objective of this role is to drive the interconnection process from initial submission to signed agreement, meeting all schedule milestones and providing consistent status updates to internal stakeholders. The Interconnection Specialist mitigates project risk, optimizes timelines for utility interconnection approval, and ensures that distributed energy resources are successfully integrated into the electrical grid.

Location

This role is open to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA. or New York City, NY)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility feedback and deficiency responses to progress interconnection applications through utility studies nationally.
• Ensure all interconnection submissions are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Manage relationships with third-party engineering vendor partners to oversee the creation of interconnection drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical exhibits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility representatives to negotiate study timelines, resolve technical discrepancies, and expedite the approval process.
• Proactively develop and grow strategic relationships with utility representatives and engineering departments to improve communication channels and expedite project reviews.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of utility tariffs, interconnection rules, and net metering policies across various jurisdictions to support project feasibility assessments.
• Facilitate project-specific review meetings with utility representatives, development engineers and project developers to review results and options to move project forward
• Facilitate regular status meetings with development engineers and project developers to provide visibility into interconnection milestones and potential bottlenecks.
• Ensure all final approved utility documentation and correspondence are organized and archived within the project management system for a clean transition to the Execution team.
• Collaborate with Business Development Analysts and Project Development teams to evaluate new utility markets, providing critical research on interconnection timelines, estimated costs, and application processes.
• Collaborate with PowerFlex's Policy Team to escalate issues and file complaints as needed

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience required; B.S. preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously across different utilities and stages of development.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, with a track record of successfully navigating utility bureaucracies to resolve technical or administrative bottlenecks. The Interconnection Specialist will also be responsible for coordinating with several internal teams to drive project success.
• Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to manage third-party engineering consultants, ensuring deliverables meet strict technical standards and project deadlines.
• Regulatory Expertise: Understanding of utility tariffs such as California Rule 21 (or equivalent state-specific interconnection rules).
• Market Research: Ability to analyze and synthesize utility manuals and state policies to help guide the business development team in new geographic markets.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Salesforce, Smartsheet, or Procore).

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $90,360 to $110,440 annually. Title and compensation will be determined based on experience and may align to either the Project Developer or Senior Project Developer level. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Working Conditions

Approximately 90% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 10% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites.

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