Country United States / US
City AUSTIN
Workplace location AUSTIN-GAINES RANCH LOOP(USA)
Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC
Domain General Services, Industrial Projects, Particular Situations
Type of contract Regular position
Experience Minimum 6 years
Context & EnvironmentActivitiesACTIVITIES:- Lead and oversee all transmission and interconnection activities for solar, wind, load, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet interconnection requirements and progress efficiently through ISO/RTO processes
- Provide technical guidance and compliance support, ensuring accurate project documentation and effective information flow across teams
- Conduct interconnection due diligence for acquisitions, assessing risks, costs, and opportunities across project portfolios
- Participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and working groups to stay informed on queue reforms, regulatory changes, and evolving interconnection requirements
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and regional grid codes and regulatory frameworks
- Negotiate complex transmission and generator interconnection agreements (e.g., IA, ISA, CSA) with utilities and transmission providers
- Build and manage relationships with external consultants, while developing efficient processes for partner engagement and maintaining interconnection data and study databases
- Mentor junior team members and support internal stakeholders in navigating interconnection timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Support broader team and organizational priorities through additional responsibilities as needed
Candidate ProfilePURPOSES:- Leading all transmission and interconnection activities for solar, wind, BESS, and load projects
- Advancing the project pipeline
- Ensuring successful integration of renewable assets into the grid
- (Optionally) Owning interconnection strategy across U.S. projects
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, power systems engineering, or a related field within the renewable energy sector
- Strong knowledge of power systems, grid architecture, and renewable energy technologies
- Proficiency with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerWorld, PSLF, PSCAD, TARA)
- Solid understanding of RTO/ISO transmission planning and generator interconnection processes within one or more major U.S. markets (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, NYISO, WECC)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
Additional InformationWhat We ProvideTotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, enhanced employer-contributed 401(k>, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.
International ConsiderationTotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.
