Interconnection Engineer

Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to help meet America’s unprecedented energy demand. We develop, own and operate projects that strengthen local economies through long-term partnerships and responsible land stewardship. By integrating agrivoltaics into our land management practices, we enhance soil health, support local farmers and benefit the communities we serve.

With a strong focus on execution and integrity, we are committed to being a trusted domestic energy provider and responsible corporate citizen. Urban Grid is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across the United States with a growing portfolio that includes 12,000 megawatts of development assets.  We continue to maintain our optionality to co-locate with battery storage based on customer demand, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in our energy solutions.

Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully brought five solar projects online, begun construction on three additional projects and are actively advancing one gigawatt of capacity into pre-construction. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Job Summary 

Urban Grid is seeking an experienced Interconnection Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the interconnection aspects of the development of solar and storage projects. The candidate will establish interconnection queue positions, guide existing queued projects successfully through the interconnection process, and serve as the interconnection subject matter expert on assigned projects. The Interconnection Engineer is the key intermediary between the RTO/ISO, transmission owner and internal project teams. This position is responsible for establishing the interconnection strategy and assessing risk mitigation efforts for the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of interconnection applications for assigned markets (PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC) or regions including preparing and reviewing application documentation and identifying project constraints

• Manage the interconnection study process for all assigned projects evaluating the varying reports to assess cost and timeline risks, communicating results to senior leadership

• Develop interconnection strategy for assigned projects and ensure projects are aligned with company goals • Monitor the interconnection queue projects and take part in stakeholder processes to assess changes that will affect the project pipeline

• Work with Transmission team to assess network upgrades and congestion for the assigned projects

• Serve as subject matter expert for the interconnection process for assigned regions

• Negotiate interconnection agreements and evaluate Facilities Interconnection Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate must possess the ability to translate complex engineering analysis into executive summaries

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the electric utility industry, preferably with an electric utility company

• Candidate must be able to visually recognize transmission, distribution, and substation equipment in the field • Candidate must be capable of reading and preparing preliminary substation one-line diagrams

• Candidate must be familiar with the basics of substation and system protection design

• Familiarity with the FERC OATT and regional interconnection processes is preferred

• Strong work ethic and exceptionally high work standards.

• Must have strong organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and be able to quickly adapt to changes and shift priorities to meet project needs and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently.

Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are not available for this position.

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid paternal leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. Full-time position with competitive compensation package, including bonus.