Director of Transmission & Interconnection
EDP · Houston
- Director of Transmission & Interconnection
- Country/Region: US
- City: Houston, TX
- Business Platform:
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
Passion. Commitment. Impact
Across eight offices and hundreds of sites across North America, the team at EDP Renewables is re-writing the business of renewables. From creating a more inclusive, shared, and greener world to implementing 21st-century technologies spanning wind, solar, storage, distributed generation, and hydrogen, we’re at the center of the clean energy transition. Powered by our slogan of “We Choose Earth”, we believe sustainability and creating resilience apply not only to the energy grid but also to the way we empower our award-winning team.
Role Overview:
The Director of Transmission & Interconnection provides strategic leadership for all transmission planning and generation interconnection activities supporting the development and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) throughout North America.
This position is responsible for developing and executing interconnection strategies that minimize project risk, optimize project schedules, and support successful commercial operation. The Director leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing generation interconnection projects from initial site evaluation through Commercial Operation Date (COD), including all phases of the interconnection process with utilities, Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), and transmission providers.
The Director partners closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Asset Management, Legal, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to ensure transmission and interconnection risks are identified early, managed effectively, and aligned with overall business objectives.
- Main responsibilities:
- Develop and execute transmission and interconnection strategies supporting utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage projects.
- Lead generation interconnection projects from queue submission through executed Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and Commercial Operation.
- Evaluate transmission system capability, available capacity, and interconnection opportunities during project origination.
- Identify transmission constraints and recommend practical mitigation strategies to reduce project risk.
- Provide technical guidance regarding transmission planning, grid reliability, and interconnection requirements.
- Support project siting by evaluating transmission infrastructure, substations, and available transmission capacity.
- Lead all aspects of the generator interconnection process across multiple ISOs, RTOs, utilities, and balancing authorities.
- Manage interconnection requests, queue positions, study agreements, and milestone compliance.
- Coordinate System Impact Studies, Facilities Studies, Affected System Studies, and Generator Deliverability evaluations.
- Lead negotiations of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs), engineering agreements, and related technical documents.
- Monitor project schedules to ensure interconnection milestones support targeted Commercial Operation Dates.
- Coordinate resolution of technical issues affecting project interconnection.
- Additional Duties as required
- Employment type
Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule
Work site
Houston, Texas
- What are we looking for
- Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years in the energy industry, including strong exposure to U.S. ISOs and markets and some commercial transmission experience
- Thorough knowledge of engineering methodologies and techniques for power flow and price modeling, and of FERC, NERC, and other industry agencies’ standards and regulations (especially FERC 2003-C and FERC 888-890)
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (Preferred)
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
- Direct Reports
5-7
Travel:
As needed
- Behavioral Requirements:
- Ability to deal with complex issues comprehensively, from a high theoretical level through implementation details (e.g., ability to understand modeling techniques, technical standards, and how they will eventually impact commercial activity)
- Ability to work with Horizon leadership to align the transmission strategy with the overall corporate strategy
- Ability to distill and convey essential knowledge in order to support management and business decisions
- Ability to multi-task and balance job requirements to meet the demands of various internal and external clients
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate and manage direct reports as well as multi-departmental teams
- Physical demands & working conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in