BASIC FUNCTION: Briefly state the overall purpose or function of this position. The Senior Associate, Interconnection Engineering will primarily be responsible for the creation of Interconnection Applications to various utilities, building relationships with external engineering firms, establishing scopes of work to engage 3rd party Engineering firms in creation of engineering drawings/documents, approving application requests via utility specific portals and/or via email, reviewing distribution engineering study reports from utilities, tracking project statuses, meet internally and externally with decision-making stakeholders, provide deadline reminders to move projects towards executed Interconnection Agreements. This position plays a pivotal role in the department through development activities across all distribution connected projects. The candidate will be responsible for completing the work either directly, through internal or external resources. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Describe a minimum of 10 essential responsibilities of this position. Statements describing the position should be concise and action-oriented. The statement should explain the how, what, and why. Specify the end result, how it is accomplished and the level of complexity required to accomplish the result (e.g., often requires analysis, problem solving, logical thought, data interpretation, etc.). CORE RESPONSIBILITIES ? Create application documentation. ? Responsible for the timely submission of interconnection applications, and ongoing status updates. ? Maintain knowledge of utility design standards and interconnection processes to proactively address issues as they arise through the interconnection process. ? Ensure all interconnection equipment line-ups are appropriate for each utility, communicated to design engineers and integrated into application submissions. ? Instruct external engineering resources as necessary. ? Review utility study results (pre-application and feasibility/scoping studies) and evaluate the merit of these impacts, where applicable challenge study results to ensure interconnection study results and associated costs are appropriate. ? Coordinate and lead external review calls with Utilities. ? Advise the Development team on system impact costs and provide guidance as required. POSITION DESCRIPTION 2 Internal QUALIFICATIONS: Briefly describe the educational background, work experience, and skill-set necessary for successful performance in this position. Include preferences as applicable. EDUCATION: ? Undergraduate (BS) Degree in Engineering or Sciences ? Registration as an Engineer In-Training (EIT) or qualified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) ? Driver's License. EXPERIENCE: ? A minimum of 2 years of experience in Distributed Generation ? A minimum of 1 year of experience creating or reviewing technical drawings/documents. ? Strong ability to plan, track and manage the development activities of interconnection applications. ? Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment. ? Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems. ? Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite, Smartsheet, Adobe. ? Knowledge of various Utility application portals (PowerClerk, Connect the Grid, and others). ? Capable to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines. ? Ability to integrate both verbal and written communications with interpersonal skills. ? Interpersonal skills necessary to work within a cross functional team. ? Ability to represent the company well. JOB SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: ? Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer and consultant relationships. ? Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space. ? Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Smartsheet and Teams ? Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines. ? Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables. ? Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team ? Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities ? Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds. ? Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable. ? Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts. ? Demonstrates the ability to effectively engage stakeholders and utilize technical knowledge, experience, and applicable codes to enable appropriate decisions to be made. ? Build strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders through two-way communications, personal leadership, and commitment to the success of the organization. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is a hybrid office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.