Interconnection Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Commercial Solar Interconnection Specialist to manage utility interconnection for commercial rooftop solar and solar + storage projects ranging from 50 kW to 2 MW.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility interconnection applications for commercial rooftop solar and solar + storage projects ranging from 50 kW to 2 MW
• Prepare, submit, and track interconnection applications through approval, construction coordination, and PTO
• Review utility requirements, study comments, and technical feedback
• Coverage with design, engineering, and project management teams to compile required application materials, including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, site plans, metering details, and protection information
• Serve as Buffalo Solar’s primary utility-facing point of contact for interconnection questions, RFIs, supplemental requests, study comments, and approval conditions
• Support projects that include battery storage by understanding impacts on interconnection applications, controls, metering, and utility review
• Identify utility-related risks early, including upgrade requirements, metering needs, protection requirements, and utility-specific design concerns
• Coverage utility-facing deliverables required for commissioning, witness testing, final approvals, and PTO
• Maintain clear records of application status, utility correspondence, approval milestones, and outstanding action items across multiple active projects
• Help improve and standardize Buffalo Solar’s interconnection workflows and documentation

Qualifications

• Experience managing interconnection for commercial solar / distributed generation projects, ideally in the 50 kW to 2 MW range
• Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, application requirements, and approval milestones
• Working knowledge of battery storage integration and how storage impacts utility applications, controls, and metering
• Solid understanding of commercial solar electrical design concepts, including single-line diagrams, point of interconnection, metering configurations, and utility-facing technical requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with utilities, engineers, AHJs, and internal teams
• Strong project management, follow-up, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and strong written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial solar interconnection in New York and throughout the north east
• Familiarity with supplemental review, protection requirements, utility witness testing, and PTO / closeout documentation
• Ability to review electrical drawings and discuss technical design details with confidence

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Pay

$68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Schedule

N/A