Senior Manager, Interconnection Services

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Position Specific Description

The Senior Manager, Interconnection Services will actively participate in the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO) generator interconnection process, overseeing the full life cycle of development and construction of projects. This role is essential for the successful execution of new generating asset growth within the MISO region. As an experienced technical team member, this position is responsible for collaborating with internal project developers/originators and external entities including MISO and Transmission Owners (TO). Key responsibilities include managing NextEra’s MISO generator interconnections, which encompasses, but not limited to, interconnection application filing, queue management, system impact study review, decision-making, and generator interconnection agreement negotiation/amendments.
 
Additionally, this role will contribute to the company's strategic planning efforts to identify and create growth opportunities. Acting as an interconnection subject matter expert, the Senior Manager will provide essential support for the company’s growth initiatives, including Merger & Acquisition and greenfield projects.
 
Key Skills and Experience:
•    Strong power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards
•    Experience with steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PowerGEM TARA, TSAT, and ASPEN
•    Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies
•    Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive
•    Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection
•    Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management
•    Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets
 
Job Duties & Responsibilities
•    Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
•    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.
•    Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
•    Management experience: 1+ years
•    Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
•    Demonstrated experience and working relationship with ISOs (preferred MISO) or local utilities in a role related to generator or load interconnection agreements, utility and ISO interconnection study methodology, criteria, business practices, and transmission planning with focus in grid reliability.
 
Location: Juno Beach, FL Headquarters preferred. Hybrid or remote considered.

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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