Interconnection and Permitting Manager

Job Type

Full-time

  - Prepare and submit interconnection and permit application packages to utilities and AHJ’s.

- Establish and maintain points of contact and partnerships with utilities and AHJ’s. 

- Field and respond to questions or revision requests from utilities and AHJ’s. Coordinate with Design and Construction teams to revise applications as needed. 

- Pay all applicable interconnection and permitting fees. Coordinate payment with accounting and construction teams when necessary. 

- Submit final inspections and/or project photos to utilities in order to request permission to operate. 

- Prepare and submit 3rd Party PPA notifications to the SCC and utilities for registration. 

- Contact utilities and AHJ’s with inquiries from teammates, and record responses/answers for future reference. 

- Update and monitor the status of all interconnection and permit applications via the Interconnection & Permitting Google spreadsheet (new systems, project statuses, construction start dates, etc.) Follow up with utilities, AHJ’s, and teammates as needed. 

- Send introductory emails to new customers outlining interconnection and permitting processes and requesting any information required for applications (power bills, property information, receipts, etc.). 

- Coordinate with contractors/builders to complete interconnection and permit applications on behalf of new construction customers. 

- Track service department projects that require interconnection applications and/or permits. 

- Communicate interconnection and permit application statuses to customers, Sales, and Construction teams (approval, further information needed, denied, complete, etc.). 

- Keep organized folders/records of applications and approval documentation from utilities and AHJ’s. Upload necessary documentation to the CRM (permits, permit numbers, approved plans, completed applications, PTO letters, etc.). 

- Field and respond to customer inquiries regarding interconnection and permitting. 

- Contact utilities and AHJ’s to understand processes and requirements in preparation for upcoming applications. 

- Keep Utility Cheat Sheet up to date with current utility interconnection policies. Update team with relevant changes. 

Requirements

  · Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams, as well as Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn new software.

· Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills; ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.

· Strong technical and analytical skills; adept at researching issues and proposing solutions; detail-oriented in all correspondence and deliverables. 

· Relationship builder that displays a positive, “Can Do” attitude; communicates with peers, supervisor, and all other external individuals both effectively and respectfully. 

· Clear understanding of, and ability to enthusiastically promote, safe workplace practices and procedures.

Salary Description

$24.00 to $26.00 per hour