Manager or Director, Transmission & Interconnection

• Lead projects through the interconnection process from project inception through Commercial Operation for Avantus' projects in ISO's (CAISO, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, PJM) and vertically integrated markets.
• Evaluate transmission & interconnection strategies, tariffs, integrated resource plans, costs, timelines, queue, wheeling rates, 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.

This role helps deliver affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America's growing energy demand by developing utility-scale solar with integrated storage projects across California and the Desert Southwest.

• Ten (10) years minimum of related experience in interconnection & project development or transmission planning at a utility, ISO/RTO, or project developer.
• Deep understanding of ISO/RTO & vertically integrated 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.
• Required: 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 $127,593—$190,643 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.