DER Interconnection Engineer (Hybrid)

We are seeking a DER Interconnection Engineer to support critical procurement initiatives and engineering projects within our Power Asset Management organization.

About the role

This role is responsible for managing engineering and procurement activities supporting generation-related projects, including resource procurement, RFP/RFQ administration, technical evaluations, vendor coordination, and project execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, project management experience, and knowledge of power generation assets and utility operations. This individual will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, developers, suppliers, and customers to support generation projects from planning through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering and procurement projects supporting power generation initiatives.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including RFP/RFQ development, bid evaluations, vendor communications, and recommendation of supplier selections.
• Support commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor management while collaborating with procurement and legal teams.
• Process and manage distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection applications through all phases, including engineering review, design, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Coordinate with developers, customers, and internal departments to ensure projects comply with applicable tariffs, procedures, and engineering requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, identifying risks, schedule variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Support procurement efforts involving generation equipment, transmission systems, and other energy-related resources.
• Review utility single-line diagrams and engineering documentation to support project execution.
• Provide technical support for renewable and non-renewable generation projects connecting to the distribution system.
• Assist with operational management of existing interconnected generation resources.
• Prepare reports, analyze project metrics, monitor costs, and support project controls.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and project teams.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering and/or project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, project controls, and project execution.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Preferred

• Experience within the electric utility or power generation industry.
• Knowledge of power generation assets, transmission systems, and energy capacity planning.
• Experience supporting procurement activities for engineering or utility projects.
• Experience managing RFP/RFQ processes.
• Familiarity with contract negotiations, commercial evaluations, and supplier/vendor management.
• Knowledge of ISO market rules and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting distributed energy resource (DER) interconnections.
• Experience with PowerAdvocate or similar procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of utility tariffs, generation interconnection procedures, and engineering design documentation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Sick time
• 401k

Pay

$45.00 - $55.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)