Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Join the Innergex team, whose mission is to create value by developing, constructing and operating world class renewable energy projects!

Your contribution!

The Director – Transmission is responsible for managing all transmission and interconnection-related activities for Innergex’s portfolio of utility scale wind, solar and energy storage projects under development, construction and operation within North America. You would be supported by the Manager – Interconnection. Your technical experience and understanding of renewable energy projects, ability to negotiate and communicate, and your background working on collaborative teams will make you the ideal candidate.

Your day-to-day:

• Formulate and lead transmission and interconnection strategies for new regions and the company’s existing project development pipeline;
• Support the Development and M&A / Finance teams with transmission expertise on potential acquisition targets;
• Collaborate with and support the Engineering, Construction, and Operations and Maintenance teams with transmission and interconnection related matters;;
• Lead feasibility level, available transmission/injection capacity and other transmission system impact modeling and studies. Interface with, and manage transmission-related third-party engineers and other consultants as necessary;
• Prepare project transmission-related fatal flaw analyses and evaluate opportunities for accessing new transmission systems. Identify competition in target areas and constraints;
• Prepare and submit interconnection application and transmission service requests;
• Research, study, track and verify progress of transmission service through OASIS and other utility services for Innergex projects, acquisition opportunities, and competing requests;
• Represent company through attendance at RTO / ISO meetings, industry trade association sessions, and user group briefings. Remain current on state and federal regulatory matters;
• Monitor relevant interconnection queues;
• Follow and participate in regional and federal policy initiatives related to transmission grids and power markets, including industry and legislative planning;
• Provide expertise on regional transmission development issues including planned system upgrades, interconnection queue reforms, transmission service study reforms, and market and tariff reforms.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Bachelor of Science and / or Master’s Degree(s) in electrical engineering; a Business Minor or MBA would be an asset;
• A minimum of 10 years of transmission planning with experience in the independent power industry (wind, solar, battery storage);
• Experience working on transmission and interconnection activities throughout the U.S. (strong PJM, WECC, and ERCOT market knowledge, a plus);
• Working knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements, and issues regarding transmission and interconnection;
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret regulatory documents, transmission studies, engineering reports and interconnection agreements;
• Proficient with appropriate software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), PowerWorld or equivalent power flow software, and PROMOD;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and on a multitude of project teams;
• Prior experience managing transmission and interconnection experts a plus.

Additional considerations:

• The position is based at the San Diego (California) office but could be remote;
• Availability to travel, approximately 25% of the time.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.