Senior Associate Technical Services

Key Responsibilities

Grid Interconnection & Permitting

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end process of securing grid interconnection approvals, including System Impact Studies (SIS/DIS), Facility Study Reports (FSR), and Connection Agreements (CA).
• Prepare, review, and consolidate technical documentation required for interconnection permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with NGCP, Distribution Utilities, ERC, and DOE for technical submissions, clarifications, and follow-ups on project applications.
• Ensure that grid connection designs and documentation comply with all relevant technical standards, guidelines, and permitting requirements.
  
  

• Develop and review conceptual and detailed designs for transmission lines and substations, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), layout plans, and protection and control schemes.
• Evaluate design proposals, equipment specifications, and data sheets from consultants or contractors to ensure compliance with project and grid operator requirements.
• Provide technical inputs for power evacuation studies, load flow analyses, and interconnection layout optimization.
  
  

• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of Feasibility Study Reports (FSRs), including technical, economic, and regulatory assessments related to grid connection.
• Support preparation of tender documents, including technical specifications, scope of work, and bid evaluation criteria for TL and SS packages.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, clarifications, and evaluation of EPC or design-build proposals.
• Work with the procurement and project teams to ensure design integrity and cost optimization are maintained through tendering and award.
  
  

• Interface with internal teams—technical, permitting, and project development—to align grid interconnection timelines with project schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants and external service providers to ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Conduct site visits, as necessary, to assess interconnection locations and support feasibility validation or early design development.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for management and regulatory submissions.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Registered Electrical Engineer required).
• 5–10 years of experience in power transmission, grid interconnection, or substation design within the energy or utility sector.
• Strong understanding of NGCP or Distribution Utility interconnection standards, as well as DOE and ERC permitting processes.
• Experience in preparing FSR, tender documents, and technical evaluations for TL/SS projects.
• Familiarity with grid modeling software (e.g., PSSE, ETAP, DIgSILENT) is an advantage.
• Excellent coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and coordination meetings.