Requisition ID:  89364  NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today! Position Specific DescriptionThe Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA). Key Skills and Experience:<ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;"><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Expert in steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and automation</li><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive technical analysis</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards</li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;"><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies</li><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection</li><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management</li><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets</li></ul> Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;"><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Conduct prospecting interconnection analysis using PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN. Configure and automate injection study systems</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Perform injection studies to identify the optimal locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Perform the network upgrade cost estimates for the proposed projects</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Participate in negotiation with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making.</li></ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px;"><li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Perform other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;"><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering</li><li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos , sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience and working relationship with California ISO and other utilities in the Western United States (CA, AZ, NV, NM, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT and CO) 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.</li></ul>  Location: Juno Beach, FL Headquarters preferred. Hybrid or remote considered.<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Overview</h2></div><div>Employees in this role supply solutions to technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>Maintains project schedules</li><li>Negotiates agreements</li><li>Reviews documents for technical accuracy</li><li>Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling</li><li>Reviews market changes, policies, and laws</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience: 5+ years</li><li>Supervisor/Management Experience: 1+ years</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Master’s Degree</li></ul></div></div></div> NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a> to learn more. Employee Group:  Exempt Employee Type:  Full Time Job Category:  Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC  Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.  NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</a>, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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Sr Manager, Interconnection Services- West Region

Requisition ID:&nbsp; 89364&nbsp;&nbsp;NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!&nbsp;Position Specific DescriptionThe Manager, Interconnection Services will participate in regional generator interconnection process through the full life cycle of development and construction of projects leading to the successful execution of new generating asset growth across the respective region. As the experienced regional technical team member, the position is required to work with internal project developers/originators, and external entities including Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), Independent Systems Operators (ISO), Transmission Providers (TP), and Transmission Owners (TO) to review and evaluate interconnection standards and study practices, transmission siting feasibility, system impact studies, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA).&nbsp;Key Skills and Experience:<ul><li>Expert in steady-state thermal/voltage, short-circuit, transient stability using industry analytical tools such as PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN including programming and automation</li><li>Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external SMEs to complete comprehensive technical analysis</li></ul><ul><li>A power systems background with a thorough understanding of transmission planning and NERC reliability standards</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of the planning processes within RTOs/ISOs and Transmission Providers, especially relating to baseline reliability planning and generator interconnection studies</li><li>Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues related to generator interconnection</li><li>Ability to communicate complex technical information succinctly to external stakeholders and all levels of management</li><li>Provide solutions for technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets</li></ul>&nbsp;Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct prospecting interconnection analysis using PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E and ASPEN. Configure and automate injection study systems</li></ul><ul><li>Perform injection studies to identify the optimal locations for the placement of generator resources across the respective region</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Manage generator interconnection application process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timelines.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Proficiency in Transmission Providers’ tariff, business practices, interconnection standards, interconnection study practices, cost allocation methodologies, transmission planning standards, and transmission system performance evaluation criteria</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Perform the network upgrade cost estimates for the proposed projects</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Verify and challenge System Impact and Facility Study results</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Participate in negotiation with Transmission Providers to reach reasonable resolutions</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Participate in negotiation of alternative low-cost network upgrade solutions with transmission owner</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Conduct Day One analyses to minimize curtailment by optimizing network upgrade construction scheduling, resolving transmission issues by investors, and supporting Limited Operation Interconnection Service studies</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including ISO/RTOs, developers, and utility companies, to facilitate seamless interconnections.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and implement strategies to optimize the generator interconnection process</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to inform strategic planning and decision-making.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul>&nbsp;Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering</li><li>Demonstrated experience and working relationship with California ISO and other utilities in the Western United States (CA, AZ, NV, NM, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT and CO) 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.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Location: Juno Beach, FL Headquarters preferred. Hybrid or remote considered.<div><div><div><h2>Job Overview</h2></div><div>Employees in this role supply solutions to technical transmission issues for development projects and current assets.</div></div><div><div><h2>Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>Maintains project schedules</li><li>Negotiates agreements</li><li>Reviews documents for technical accuracy</li><li>Completes ad hoc projects, report development, and modeling</li><li>Reviews market changes, policies, and laws</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience: 5+ years</li><li>Supervisor/Management Experience: 1+ years</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Master’s Degree</li></ul></div></div></div>&nbsp;NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a> to learn more.&nbsp;Employee Group: &nbsp;Exempt Employee Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;Full Time Job Category: &nbsp;Finance, Accounting &amp; Business Analytics Organization: &nbsp;NextEra Energy Resources, LLC&nbsp; Relocation Provided: &nbsp;Yes, if applicable&nbsp;NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.&nbsp;&nbsp;NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</a>, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.&nbsp;NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.&nbsp;NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our <a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D">policy</a> for more information.#LI-JN1&nbsp;

Sr Manager, Interconnection Services- West Region

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