Co-op, Grid Integration

Job Summary

BlueWave is seeking a fall co-op on the Grid Integration team. This position will assist with interconnection activities for solar and storage projects across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Create, track, and manage interconnection applications for various projects
• Participate in negotiations with utilities on interconnection related topics, including scope, timeline, and costs
• Manage utilities customer portal system daily
• Maintain latest project information in BlueWave’s Salesforce trackers
• Review and draft site plans for solar and storage systems for interconnection purposes
• Cook with electrical consultants and in-house engineers on electrical system design
• Research utility infrastructure to inform projects
• Aid Site Acquisition and Development teams on interconnection strategy
• Cook with internal teams and processes for making payments
• Maintain frequent communication (formal and informal) with various utility personnel across the chain that impact BlueWave projects

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical preferred), Environmental Studies, or similar
• Fluency with Microsoft product suite
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus
• Interpersonal skills, team player
• Ability to juggle many projects at once and manage deadlines
• Detail oriented, organized
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (Excel)
• Knowledge of or interest in utility infrastructure is a plus
• Understanding of solar and storage project single line diagrams and layouts is a plus
• Interest in state policy, incentives and tariff implications on solar and storage projects

Qualifications

• The anticipated hourly wage for this role is $24 per hour

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Schedule

Hybrid (Boston, Massachusetts, US)