Analyst or Associate, Transmission & Interconnection

• Lead projects through the interconnection process from project inception through Commercial Operation for Avantus' projects in ISOs (CAISO, ERCOT, SPP) and vertically integrated markets (WECC).
• Evaluate transmission and interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, queue, and processes for a variety of markets and provide strategy to the project teams.
• Coordinate efforts to meet all interconnection requirements including interconnection applications, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and post-IA project execution milestones.
• Negotiate interconnection study results and interconnection agreements with utilities toward favorable project outcomes.
• Lead communication and build relationships with utilities/ISOs and track interconnection progress to ensure projects are complete in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Identify optimal interconnection locations in target markets based on multiple cross-functional siting criteria.
• Track changes to interconnection tariffs, business practice manuals, and key transmission upgrades in target markets.
• Collaborate on interconnection milestones with cross-functional team including Development, Origination, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Land Acquisition, Land Entitlement, Procurement, HV Engineering, Optimization Engineering, Construction, and Operations.

This role supports the development of utility-scale clean energy projects that provide affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America's growing energy demand, contributing to the transition to renewable energy sources.

• 2-3 years' related experience in interconnection and project development or transmission planning at a utility, ISO/RTO, or project developer.
• Deep understanding of CAISO and WECC utilities tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission service processes, transmission planning processes, and late-stage resource implementation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously at a dynamic pace, find creative solutions, track major milestones, and prioritize several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to provide verbal and written summaries of interconnection processes, results, milestones, and statuses for both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Ability to read and negotiate long legal contracts (Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Independent Engineer Reports, Financing Documents).
• Experience developing lasting relationships with utilities, consulting firms, ISO/RTOs, and regulators.
• Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe Acrobat, & Google Earth.

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. The base salary range for this full-time position is $85,306—$100,360 USD (plus bonus and benefits).

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America's growing energy demand.