Job description

Responsibilities-

Help to aid in:

• Act as a point of contact for transmission service providers, independent system operators and all interconnection activities throughout the engineering and construction process
• Provide assistance during project design and construction for interconnection related issues. Conduct transmission/interconnection due diligence to adequately estimate timing and cost impacts.
• Review utility studies (feasibility, impact, and facility) and utility expansion plans to identify potential opportunities.
• Work with Acciona’s business development and environmental teams to identify issues which could affect the selection of the optimal transmission/interconnection solution
• Interface with and manage transmission and interconnection related third-party engineers and other consultants as necessary
• Coordinate with engineering to ensure all studies and simulations meet the requirements for interconnection. Ensure engineering of new projects is in compliance with all requirements from the independent system operator, transmission provider and/or local utility.
• Establish with the independent system operator, transmission provider and/or local utility the required tests and documentation that are required prior to interconnect as well as any staged process of interconnection to ensure full compliance at the facility.
• Ensure that all required tests and documentation have been completed at the facility in order to ensure compliance with all requirements from the independent system operator, transmission service provider and/or utility, resulting in a full acceptance of the Power Plant on time (scheduled COD) by all related parties in such a way that no forecasted generation income is lost.
• Ensure compliance of self and others on site during construction with federal, state and local laws and with Acciona’ s safety and environmental standards, policies and practices.
• Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study, construction and operation of generation projects.
• Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues.
• Represent Acciona within the industry, including professional presentations to national trade groups, and acting as an advisor to industry boards. Maintain affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, E.I.T Certification is a plus
• Some understanding of utility interconnection studies
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to safe operations. Be an active role model and constant resource to the organization.
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to provide training on complex operations
• Ability to communicate detailed information accurately to internal / external customers
• Ability to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations.
• Ability to travel 5% -15% of the time to domestic and international locations.
• Able to work in an indoor or outdoor environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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