Interconnection Specialist

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role: 

Please Note: No Third-Party or C2C Firms

Can work in the United States without sponsorship

We are looking for an Interconnection Specialist on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) We expect you to understand interconnection process from application through Commercial Operation and to become a Subject Matter Expert for their assigned ISO(s). You will work with the corporate office and Construction Site Teams to coordinate submittals and interconnect deliverables with the Transmission Owners (TO) and Operators (ISO) and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients. You will review the Purchase Power Agreements and Interconnect Agreements, make a comprehensive list of deliverables and track due dates and submittals per the requirements of the project agreements. Interface with the TO, ISO and PPA clients to ensure that they accomplish all items associated with telemetry, back-feed, initial synchronization, and Commercial Operation Date. Reports To: Sr. Manager, Interconnection

Location:

Remote position: Travel 2-3 times per quarter to specific sites/offices in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review all draft Purchase Power Agreement and Interconnect Agreements for their assigned regions.
• Develop list of deliverables and coordinate submittal of deliverables for PPAs and IAs
• Communicate with Transmission Owners and Operators (TO) and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients to align all deliverables to physically connect, sync and achieve COD.
• Monitor changes in interconnection processes for their assigned ISO(s)
• Communicate with company partners on any changes in ISO requirements for interconnecting plants.
• Work with engineering parties to ensure technical items of PPA and IA are met in plant design.
• Support the joint testing with parties and be the contact to the (TO, ISO and PPA Clients)
• Weekly status reporting of Interconnect submittal status and critical path to meet PPA and IA dates.
• Monthly monitoring and reporting of interconnection queue position milestones.

Qualifications:

• Experience with drafting, negotiating and implementation of contracts related to electric power grid industry.
• Knowledge of ISO tariffs and pro forma and non pro forma contracts
• Familiarity with NERC and FERC standards related to transmission and interconnection.
• Understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Understanding of integrating communication protocols between multiple parties
• Understanding of electrical metering devices and concepts
• Engineering background preferably with Power Systems Engineering or relevant professional experience with interconnection management.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $45/hour to $87/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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