Senior Manager, Interconnection Services

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role: Location: Juno Beach, FL. preferred. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Interconnection Services. This person will participate in the regional generator interconnection process. The process spans the full life cycle of development and construction of projects, leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. You will report to the onsite manager.

As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA). Expert in steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability analysis using industry analytical tools such as PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and automation

Coordinate with multiple internal and external subject matter experts to complete comprehensive technical analysis. A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards.  Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies.  Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection.  Handle Complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management.  Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct prospecting interconnection analysis using PowerGEM, TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN. Configure and automate injection study systems
• Perform injection studies to identify the locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region
• Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Maintain proficiency in Transmission Providers' tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria
• Perform network upgrade cost estimates for proposed projects
• Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results
• Participate in negotiation with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions
• Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner
• Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Industry experience: 8+ years

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $40.00/hr. to $45.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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