Manager, Interconnection

Core responsibilities:

• Own the full interconnection lifecycle for residential solar + storage projects, from application preparation and submission through approvals and Permission to Operate (PTO)
• Serve as primary point of contact for utility interconnection teams and program administrators, managing utility requirements and staying current on evolving rules
• Manage vendor performance related to interconnection accuracy, responsiveness, and cycle times, providing structured feedback to drive improvements
• Own key interconnection performance metrics, analyze trends and bottlenecks, and drive targeted process improvements across utilities, vendors, and regions

This role helps build a more resilient, flexible, and equitable energy system by ensuring solar + battery storage projects move efficiently through utilities, accelerating the clean energy transition and enabling virtual power plants at scale.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing interconnection for residential solar and/or battery storage projects with California IOU and municipal utility experience
• Strong working knowledge of utility interconnection processes, tariffs, and technical requirements
• Comfort working with data, metrics, and dashboards to manage performance and prioritize work
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume operational pipeline with precision and accountability
• Experience coordinating across utilities, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify issues before they become blockers
• Clear, confident communicator who can navigate complex utility and partner conversations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving processes

Competitive compensation, equity, and full benefits. Work alongside a collaborative, high-trust team that values ownership and clarity, with real autonomy and influence over how Haven scales interconnection nationwide.

Haven Energy is on a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by deploying and aggregating solar + battery storage systems to build virtual power plants at scale, making clean energy simple, equitable, and reliable for everyone.