Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience in DER Interconnection projects, or Associate's Degree with 4 years, or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years.
Proactive and flexible self-starter with technical issue management skills.
Strong analytical skills for assessing customer and company economics.
Project management experience is essential.
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is necessary.
Valid Driver's License is required.
Responsibilities
Enhance customer experience by fostering a proactive, customer-centric culture.
Ensure compliance with NY SIR and NJ mandates for DER interconnection.
Review specifications and analyze project tasks for business implementation.
Lead diverse internal and external groups on special projects.
Serve as the subject matter expert on DER interconnection and utility business.
Perform economic analysis and manage project reconciliation processes.
Monitor and communicate updates on Federal, State, and City DER proceedings.
Benefits
Rich medical and pharmacy benefits, including vision.
Dental benefits and Health Savings Accounts.
401(k) with robust matching and employer-paid Pension Plan.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program.
Career development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Specialist is the subject matter expert on all aspects of the administration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnection. The Senior Specialist will assess customer and Company impacts of DER, especially solar photovoltaics (PV) in support of clean technology and renewable energy policy initiatives.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Dedicated to enhancing the Customer Experience, both within the Company and externally and demonstrates a commitment to the ideal of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders. Must understand the customers' industry and business, the issues involved and how Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage relates to their business.
Responsible for ensuring all aspects of DER interconnection are accurate and compliant with NY SIR and NJ mandates. Assess customer and Company impacts of various DER scenarios to support policy initiatives of the DG Ombudsman related to distribution system operations and both long- and short-term planning requirements.
Reviews detailed specifications for system changes based on a deep understanding of the architecture and the business process or applications affected. Analyzes project tasks and provides alternatives/improvements to accomplish business implementation goals. Makes recommendations (business and technical) to improve applications and implements recommendations to achieve desired benefits.
Lead efforts with diverse groups both internally and externally. Manages special projects as required.
Exhibit extensive knowledge of DER interconnection, and the utility business.
Perform economic analysis from both a corporate and customer point of view. Administers the project reconciliation process as per required timelines.
Demonstrate proactive problem solving, the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and Company upper management and generate a high level of trust and confidence. Monitor Federal, State and City proceedings related to DER.
Serves as the subject matter expert on the Interconnection Online Portal (IOAP). Responsible for implementing and testing changes and enhancements to the IOAP. Responsible for maintaining PowerClerk software and communicating with the vendor. Trains others on all aspects of the IOAP.
Is the subject matter expert on all aspects of DER reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Writes white papers and prepare presentations for upper management.
Supervises contractors as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
Participates in the Company's emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' work experience in managing complex DER Interconnection projects or
Associate's Degree and 4 years' work experience in managing complex DER Interconnection projects or
High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' work experience in managing complex DER Interconnection projects
Relevant Work Experience
Must be proactive and flexible; a highly motivated, self-starter, with the ability to understand and deal with technical issues as well as assess customer and Company economics associated with Distributed Generation. Required
Must have the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management. Required
Must have excellent analytical skills. Required
Project management experience. Required
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. Required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Required
Licenses and Certifications
Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
Dental benefits
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with robust matching
Employer paid Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
State of the art Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
Employee discount program
Commuter Benefits
Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
