Associate Director - WECC Interconnection

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate Director - WECC Interconnection in United States. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced power systems expert passionate about shaping the future of the energy grid. In this role, you will lead complex interconnection and transmission planning initiatives focused on the WECC region while serving as a trusted advisor to clients navigating an evolving energy landscape. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic problem-solving to support generation, load, and transmission projects across North America. The position offers significant influence over technical standards, project delivery quality, and business growth initiatives while also mentoring and developing engineering talent. Working in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment, you will engage with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and industry stakeholders to deliver forward-thinking energy solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving technically challenging problems while helping accelerate the modernization and resilience of the power grid.
• Accountabilities You will lead technical interconnection studies, support strategic client engagements, and contribute to the advancement of grid modernization initiatives across the WECC region. Lead and perform complex generation and load interconnection studies aligned with ISO and utility methodologies Execute and oversee model benchmarking activities for generation and load projects, ensuring compliance with evolving technical requirements Serve as a subject matter expert on WECC interconnection standards, regulatory developments, and industry best practices Strengthen delivery methodologies, QA/QC frameworks, and technical standards to improve project quality and efficiency Mentor and develop engineering team members by providing technical guidance, coaching, and leadership support Act as a trusted advisor to generation developers, large load customers, and transmission stakeholders navigating the interconnection process Conduct technical reviews of interconnection studies, identify system risks, and recommend strategies to reduce upgrade costs and accelerate project timelines Translate highly technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and commercial stakeholders Collaborate with senior leadership to support business growth, new service offerings, and go-to-market strategies Support proposal development, RFP responses, and scope creation with strong technical and commercial alignment Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical forums, and professional publications Requirements The ideal candidate is a technically advanced and commercially minded power systems professional with deep expertise in WECC interconnection studies and transmission planning. 8+ years of experience in the electric power or energy industry Direct experience with CAISO, WECC, utilities within the WECC footprint, or consulting engagements supporting these entities Hands-on expertise with generation and load interconnection studies, transmission planning, and system analysis Experience with study types such as injection and deliverability studies, Transitional Cluster studies, and load interconnection analyses Strong knowledge of IBR modeling, load modeling, EMT studies, and generation interconnection processes Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as PSLF, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA, and ASPEN Strong understanding of ISO and utility interconnection standards within WECC Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams Experience with automation tools or programming languages such as Python, C#, or SQL is considered an asset EMT modeling and PSCAD experience are considered strong advantages Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with full employee premium support Competitive retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions Employee ownership program participation opportunities Generous paid time off and paid holidays Flexible remote work opportunity across the United States or Canada Exposure to industry-leading energy, transmission, and grid modernization projects Collaborative and innovation-focused work environment Career growth opportunities with direct access to senior industry experts Occasional travel opportunities for industry collaboration and client engagement
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