Interconnection Program Manager

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we're looking for:

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Grid Integration Program Manager. In this role, you will play an integral role in driving the seamless integration of distributed generation solutions into the existing electrical grid. You will execute all aspects of utility interconnection projects, working closely with utilities, internal teams, external consultants, and third-party development partners to facilitate the successful integration of community solar projects. You will drive interconnection progress through the full lifecycle of development and construction projects, leveraging strong market knowledge and utility relationships to mitigate interconnection challenges and delays.

In this role, you will be based out of our Chicago office. We are also open to remote from California, Colorado, Arizona, Minnesota, or Nevada. You will report to the Manager, Grid Integration Engineering.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage multistate, utility-specific interconnection processes from inception to permission to operate, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Liaise with utility staff and foster enduring relationships with utility staff, contract partners, and other key stakeholders to facilitate efficient interconnection processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and other technical experts to ensure projects meet technical, regulatory, and safety standards for interconnection.
• Establish in-depth knowledge of utility-specific interconnection applications, tariffs, standards, and requirements for interconnecting front-of-the-meter generation.
• Maintain full ownership of the interconnection application process, including facilitating the preparation and submission of all required applications and documentation, identifying critical interconnection milestones and risks, and communicating with appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate interconnection study review with internal teams to assess and/or challenge utility findings.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure adherence to company criteria and requirements.
• Prepare regular progress reports and present interconnection status updates for internal stakeholders, including reports on interconnection application status, studies in progress, project closeout status and final completion (PTO) forecast.
• Support construction and O&M teams in project commissioning.
• Support engineering in optimizing project design and equipment selection in alignment with utility interconnection requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, renewable energy, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience with renewable energy project management, with a focus on utility interconnection.
• Strong knowledge of interconnection regulations, standards, and processes.
• Familiarity with distributed energy resource system components and design.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with utility staff to drive interconnection outcomes.
• Strong project management skills, PMP preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, Procore, and various other construction management tools preferred.
• Willingness to travel at least 10%.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You'll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.