Interconnection Project Manager

Climate
17 is proud to partner with a well‑established renewable energy developer with a strong presence across multiple US power markets. With a growing portfolio of utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects, this organisation is known for its technical rigour, long‑term ownership approach, and integrated development model. The business offers a collaborative, fast‑paced environment whereirithe interconnection is treated as a core value driver in project success.

• Position: Project Manager, Interconnection
• Location: Stuart, Florida - remote considered
• Travel: up to 50%

This role leads interconnection strategy and execution across a diverse portfolio of utility‑scale renewable and storage projects. You will manage the full lifecycle from initial application through construction, energisation, and handover to operations. Sitting within an engineering and technical function, the position offers significant autonomy, visibility, and influence over project risk, cost, and schedule in a developer اختر leader environment.

• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle from application through energisation and operations
• Act as primary point of contact with ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and transmission providers
• Track interconnection milestones, payments, securities, and queue obligations
• nge align interconnection scope, schedule, and budget with development and construction plans
• Review interconnection studies and translate outcomes into commercial guidance
• Lead negotiations of interconnection and transmission-related agreements
• Coordinate internal teams on design inputs, milestones, and contractual compliance
>$support constructionhali-phase interconnection activities and utility coordination

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Advanced degree, PMP, and/or PE certification preferred
• 5 years’ experience managing utility‑scale interconnection projects with at least 3 years’ experience on the developer or IPP side
• Strong working knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional frameworks and ISO/RTO tariffs
• repentance experience across PJM, MISO, and ERCOT interconnection processes
• Familiarity with ISO queue systems and portals
• Proven capability leading interconnection agreement negotiations to execution
• Experience supporting interconnection through construction and energisation
• Strong communication, organisation, and multi‑project management skills

Climate
17 is a purpose‑led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy gesprek sector.

Climate
17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate institutions without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

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