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About Reactivate ☀️
Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact.
Reactivate was founded by Invenergy and Lafayette Square.
To learn more, visit us at www.reactivate.com.
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The Interconnection Coordinator will be pivotal in overseeing and orchestrating the seamless integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into utility Distribution Systems. This role's focus will encompass community solar, small utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. This position requires a dynamic leader with a deep understanding of electrical distribution systems, regulatory requirements, and a passion for advancing sustainable energy solutions
Responsibilities ⚙️
Project Management
- Tasked with carrying out the end-to-end interconnection process for community solar, small utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external parties to ensure timely and efficient project execution
- Develop and maintain interconnection project timelines, ensuring adherence to milestones and deadlines
Regulatory Compliance
- Collaborate with legal and regulatory affairs teams to navigate and address compliance challenges
- Develop a comprehensive and thorough understanding and familiarity with various generator interconnection procedures in North America.
Technical Expertise
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices
- Evaluate and provide actionable feedback on Distribution and ISO-level utility impact studies regarding accuracy, required system upgrades, project design changes, and cost reasonability
- Prepare interconnection applications compliant with ISO/RTO/Utility regulations including determination of technical design, financial and land control requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Foster strong relationships with external partners to streamline communication and collaboration
- Address concerns and facilitate resolutions to ensure successful project outcomes
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify optimal Distributed Energy Resource (DER) project locations
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks and challenges associated with interconnection projects and develop mitigation strategies
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance interconnection processes and reduce risks
Requirements 🎓
- 4+ years of relevant engineering experience including renewable energy design, project management and interconnection tariff structures
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred, or a related field
- Proven experience in managing distribution interconnection projects, preferably in the renewable energy sector
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, grid integration, and relevant industry standards
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance processes for DER projects
- Exceptional project management skills, including leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement
- Problem-solving mindset and the ability to think strategically to overcome technical and regulatory challenges
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and renewable energy initiatives
- Demonstrated agility and flexibility as business needs and priorities shift
The annual base salary for this position is $90,000.00 – $120,000.00. Reactivate considers several factors when determining base pay offers such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibility of the role, candidate’s work experience and/or education, training and certifications among other key skills at the time of offer.
Why Reactivate ⚡
To support our incredible team and their families beyond the workplace, Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. In addition to medical benefits, 401(k) options, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.
At Reactivate, we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. These values are at the core of our organization, strengthening our team and fueling innovation and progress
We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, and we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. We are not just looking for a culture fit — we are looking for a culture add. If you’re looking for a career where your unique talents are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an impact, Reactivate is the place for you.
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Reactivate is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Reactivate are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics
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