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Hanwha Renewables

VP, Transmission & Interconnection

RemoteUnited States only
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Engineering Management
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C-Level
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Enterprise
$270k–$300k/yr
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Executive transmission and interconnection leader with 12+ years in transmission planning, interconnection, utility-scale generation, or renewable energy development, plus 7+ years leading teams. Must know ISOs/RTOs, FERC/NERC, wholesale power markets, and utility-scale solar/BESS or other generation projects. Remote role with up to 30% travel.

Required skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Optional skills

production cost modelingpower flow studiestransmission planning tools

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute transmission and interconnection strategies supporting the Company's renewable energy and energy storage development pipeline.
  • Identify and evaluate transmission opportunities that enhance project economics and market access.
  • Lead transmission-related due diligence for greenfield developments, acquisitions, and joint venture opportunities.
  • Assess transmission congestion, curtailment risk, deliverability constraints, and grid reliability impacts.
  • Provide executive recommendations regarding project viability, siting, and development risk.
  • Oversee all utility, ISO, and RTO interconnection activities from application through commercial operation.
  • Direct interconnection studies, including feasibility, system impact, facility, and restudy processes.
  • Lead resolution of interconnection challenges, network upgrade requirements, and cost allocation matters.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with utilities, transmission providers, ISOs, RTOs, and regulatory agencies.
  • Manage technical negotiations related to interconnection agreements and transmission service arrangements.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of transmission, interconnection, and grid integration professionals.
  • Provide technical oversight of power flow analysis, system modeling, generator interconnection studies, and transmission evaluations.
  • Review engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, and technical reports for quality and compliance.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering and external consultants to ensure successful project execution.
  • Support performance engineering activities related to utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.
  • Monitor transmission-related regulatory developments involving FERC, NERC, regional transmission organizations, and state regulatory bodies.
  • Provide strategic guidance regarding evolving transmission planning reforms and interconnection policies.
  • Represent Hanwha Renewables before utilities, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and market operators.
  • Support public policy and advocacy initiatives impacting transmission expansion and renewable integration.
  • Partner with Development, Finance, Origination, EPC, and Asset Management teams to optimize project outcomes.
  • Support project valuation, financial modeling, and risk assessments through transmission and interconnection expertise.
  • Assist in project handoff processes from development through construction and operations.
  • Contribute to investment committee materials and executive decision-making processes.
  • Provide technical expertise during M&A evaluations, project acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
  • Manage transmission planning consultants, engineering firms, and technical service providers.
  • Oversee scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and deliverable quality.
  • Review studies and recommendations from third-party consultants and advisors.
  • Drive continuous improvement in transmission and interconnection processes, standards, and best practices.

What they require

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 12+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, utility-scale power generation, or renewable energy development.
  • Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience.
  • Extensive experience working with major ISOs and RTOs, including CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, NYISO, or ISO-NE.
  • Strong understanding of transmission planning, generation interconnection, and wholesale power markets.
  • Knowledge of FERC, NERC, and transmission regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, wind, or other generation projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • This position reports to the Chief Development Officer or another senior executive designated by the Company and is expected to travel up to 30%.
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
  • Preferred: Experience with energy storage interconnection and grid integration.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Energy Systems, or related discipline.

Hanwha Renewables

Hanwha Renewables designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company offers the full spectrum of energy solutions from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

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