Senior Manager/Director, Interconnection
LocationHouston, Texas, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentInterconnection
Company size9+ people
PostedJun 17, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live19h ago
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Proven leadership and management capabilities
Excellent verbal, written, technical and presentation skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the electric utility or renewable industry
Understanding of power flow and other cost modeling tools including: PSSE, TARA, PROMOD or PowerWorld
Strong work ethic and exceptionally high work standards
Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred
Experience in PJM, MISO, SERC, TVA, WECC, BPA is preferred
Familiarity with major North American Transmission Service Provider OATTs and interconnection processes is preferred
Understanding of wholesale power market pricing and dynamics is preferred
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas not available
Skills
PSSE
TARA
PROMOD
PowerWorld
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid parental leave
Retirement plan
About the company
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Panthera Grid Partners is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and sustainable solutions.
Panthera Grid Partners delivers reliable, utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage infrastructure to meet America’s growing demand for domestic energy.
With a portfolio exceeding 10 gigawatts, Panthera Grid Partners operates in U.S. power markets where load growth, grid reliability and capital investment are most critical. The company develops, acquires, builds, and operates renewable energy assets with a disciplined, precision-driven focus on execution, performance, and operational integrity.
Through responsible land stewardship and strong local partnerships, Panthera Grid Partners delivers energy projects with respect for land, agriculture, and local priorities, working with landowners and communities to support long-term land value and strengthen regional economies.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager/Director, Interconnection will provide oversight of the Interconnection team, which is part of the larger Transmission & Interconnection & Development Engineering department and the Development organization. This role will provide interconnection technical support to the entire business. This team is responsible for managing all interconnection queue positions supporting projects under active development. This includes handling all communications with ISO/RTOs and utilities and developing a comprehensive interconnection strategy for every development project. The Senior Manager or Director will play a critical role in enabling project bankability by optimizing interconnection positions, managing risks, and ensuring timely progression through ISO/RTO processes.
Responsibilities
· Management and oversight of the interconnection team, including Interconnection Engineers and similar roles.
· Lead all phases of the interconnection lifecycle: Application, Agreements to COD
· Oversee: Interconnection requests and submissions, milestone tracking, deposits, and deliverables
· Ensure alignment of interconnection schedules with overall project schedules and development targets
· Leadership of interconnection applications and study evaluations for utility-scale solar and battery storage queue projects.
· Oversee negotiation of final interconnection agreements and act as project manager to ensure all milestones in the Interconnection agreement are met
· Provide interconnection due diligence for M&A activities
· Coordination with internal and external teams to create new steady state, dynamic and PSCAD models for development projects.
· Provide technical support to the development organization and other areas of the company as necessary.
· Represent Panthera Grid Partners and advocates its interests in technical stakeholder organizations of various ISO/RTOs.
Requirements
· Master’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering preferred.
· Experience in PJM, MISO, SERC, TVA, WECC, BPA is preferred
· Proven leadership and management capabilities.
· Excellent verbal, written, technical and presentation skills.
· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving.
· Minimum of 7 years of experience in the electric utility or renewable industry.
· Understanding of power flow and other cost modeling tools including: PSSE, TARA, PROMOD or PowerWorld.
· Familiarity with major North American Transmission Service Provider OATTs and interconnection processes is preferred.
· Understanding of wholesale power market pricing and dynamics is preferred.
· Strong work ethic and exceptionally high work standards.
· Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote).
· Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are not available for this position.
Benefits
Panthera Grid Partners offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid paternal leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. Full-time position with competitive compensation package, including bonus.
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