Interconnection Delivery Manager

Responsibilities

• Track executed interconnection agreements (LGIA/GIA) and amendments to ensure all milestones and compliance requirements are met.
• Own and maintain a portfolio-level IA-obligation tracker to manage the transition from development to construction and operations.
• Monitor Network Upgrade (NU) execution, including cost, schedule, and design assumptions for projects approaching financial close.
• Manage material modification request workstreams, ensuring requests are scoped, contracted, and submitted on time.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery Leads to align interconnection status with EPC schedules, energization plans, and commissioning activities.
• Manage deliverable capacity positions by tracking financial assurance postings and coordinating ICAP deferral processes.
• Support the transition of projects from COD into operations by handing off interconnection compliance obligations to Asset Management.
• Evaluate self-build opportunities for upgrades in coordination with engineering and procurement teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in interconnection, transmission planning, grid integration, or asset operations.
• Direct experience tracking IA/LGIA obligations and network upgrade execution.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes, market rules, and deliverable capacity mechanisms.
• Proficiency with power system tools such as PSSE, PSLF, or PSCAD.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and external study teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BESS, standalone storage, and hybrid interconnection requirements (protection, reactive capability, frequency response, etc.).
• Knowledge of post-COD IA obligations and NERC/FERC compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary ($150,000 - $175,000 depending on experience).
• Variable compensation including a year-end bonus (guaranteed in the first year).
• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) contribution matching.
• Paid time off and wellness reimbursement.
• Family building benefits and a charitable gift match program.

About the Company

DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States, with approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 projects. Our culture is grounded in rigorous analytics, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.