Interconnection Manager - Large Load & Power Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead large load power system studies - steady-state, short-circuit, and stability – serving as Strata’s internal subject matter expert and primary large load study lead.
• Review study assumptions and results, identify issues, and drive technically defensible mitigation strategies.
• Translate study results into clear, actionable recommendations on interconnection voltage, load phasing, reactive requirements, and system upgrades.
• Develop short-term power strategies to support early or phased energization, including temporary or bridging solutions.
• Lead long-term power planning to support ultimate load build-out, including evaluation of grid supply, on-site generation, storage, or hybrid approaches.
• Evaluate tradeoffs across cost, schedule, reliability, and risk.
• Evaluate behind-the-meter and co-located generation options and partner with origination, finance, and legal teams to structure the supporting commercial agreements.
• Lead large load interconnection projects from early concept through application, utility studies, upgrade scoping, and energization.
• Serve as Strata’s primary technical interface with utilities, transmission providers, and ISOs/RTOs for large load integration.
• Own interconnection schedules and milestones as critical-path infrastructure aligned with development and construction timelines.
• Negotiate Large Generator/Load Interconnection Agreements, facility study scopes, network upgrade cost allocation, and in-service milestones with utility and ISO/RTO counterparties.
• Engage utility planning teams on modeling assumptions, study methodologies, and evolving large-load requirements.
• Track and interpret changes to interconnection rules, planning standards, and grid codes impacting large load integration.
• Engage state public utility commissions and stakeholder groups on tariff design, large-load cost allocation, and emerging interconnection rules.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Required: 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering, transmission planning, interconnection, or large-scale power infrastructure.
• Required: Demonstrated hands-on experience performing and leading power system studies using tools such as PSS®E, PowerWorld, PSLF, or TARA.
• Required: Strong foundational understanding of power systems – fault analysis, load flow, stability, and system protection.
• Required: Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, HV/MV systems, and grid reliability concepts.
• Required: Ability to translate technical analysis into actionable infrastructure and strategy decisions.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management. Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it. At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.