Application Guide

How to Apply for Interconnection Execution Manager

at East Point Energy

🏢 About East Point Energy

East Point Energy is an Equinor company and independent power producer that develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. They are accelerating the renewable grid transformation with gigawatts of storage projects across the US, and they value diverse backgrounds, emphasizing that unique experiences make the company stronger.

About This Role

As Interconnection Execution Manager, you will lead interconnection execution across the full project lifecycle—from early-stage development through commissioning and operations. You will serve as the interconnection subject matter expert, integrating requirements across development, engineering, and commissioning while managing risk, schedule, and critical milestones.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing interconnection study results from an RTO, coordinating with the development team on milestone dates, and troubleshooting a commissioning issue with the engineering team. You'll also likely have calls with utility representatives to negotiate interconnection agreements and update project schedules.

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🎯 Who East Point Energy Is Looking For

  • Has deep expertise in interconnection processes with utilities and RTOs/ISOs, particularly for energy storage or renewable projects.
  • Demonstrates strong project management skills, able to navigate complex timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams.
  • Possesses technical knowledge of grid interconnection requirements, including system impact studies, facilities studies, and commissioning.
  • Is proactive in identifying and mitigating risks, with a track record of successfully executing interconnection agreements.

📝 Tips for Applying to East Point Energy

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific interconnection projects you've led, including RTO/ISO (e.g., PJM, MISO, CAISO) and utility processes.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to East Point's mission of building a clean, resilient grid through energy storage.

3

Quantify your achievements, such as 'successfully navigated interconnection for 500 MW of storage projects' or 'reduced interconnection timeline by 20%.'

4

Research East Point's current project portfolio and reference specific projects or regions in your application to show genuine interest.

5

Since the company emphasizes values (driven, dependable, collaborative), include examples that demonstrate these traits in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing interconnection processes for large-scale energy storage or renewable projects.', 'Your ability to coordinate across multiple teams (development, engineering, commissioning) to meet milestones.', "Your understanding of the regulatory and technical challenges in interconnection and how you've overcome them.", "Your alignment with East Point's core values of being driven, dependable, and collaborative."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review East Point's current project developments and the RTOs/ISOs they operate in (e.g., PJM, MISO, CAISO).
  • → Read about Equinor's renewable energy strategy and how East Point fits into their portfolio.
  • → Study recent FERC orders or changes in interconnection rules that affect energy storage projects.
  • → Look at East Point's core values page and think of examples that align with 'driven, dependable, collaborative.'

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a complex interconnection process from start to finish. What were the key challenges and how did you resolve them?
2 How do you stay updated on changing interconnection rules across different RTOs/ISOs?
3 Walk us through how you would integrate interconnection requirements into a project's development and engineering phases.
4 Given a hypothetical project in a specific RTO, what would be your top priorities in the interconnection queue?
5 How do you handle disagreements with utilities or RTOs during the interconnection study process?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference energy storage or interconnection specifics.
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating project management and cross-team coordination.
  • Failing to show understanding of the full project lifecycle—development, engineering, and commissioning.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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