Director, Interconnection

The Director or Interconnection is responsible for leading Scout's interconnection function and advancing the company's interconnection strategy across a growing portfolio of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects throughout the United States and Canada. This role serves as Scout's subject matter leader for generator interconnection, transmission service strategy, grid integration, and interconnection engineering activities from project origination through commercial operation. Working closely with cross-functional partners, the Director will provide strategic recommendations, technical leadership, and portfolio oversight to support informed project development and investment decisions. The Director is responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, establishing scalable processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and managing critical utility, consultant, and ISO/RTO relationships that support Scout's long-term growth objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead execution and continuous advancement of Scout's interconnection strategy; Develop recommendations, decision-making frameworks, and portfolio prioritization strategies related to interconnection and transmission; Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Interconnection team; Oversee generator interconnection requests, transmission service requests, study milestones, deposits, timelines, and utility interactions; Direct evaluation of interconnection feasibility, system impact, affected system, and limited operation studies; Support negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements, transmission-related agreements, and utility coordination; Serve as primary representative for interconnection-related matters with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, consultants, and external stakeholders; Develop and maintain standardized processes, procedures, tools, templates, and governance frameworks; Develop interconnection-related budget forecasts and capital planning assumptions; Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and working groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline; 10+ years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission planning, utility engineering, renewable energy development, or a related field; Demonstrated expertise in utility-scale renewable energy project development and interconnection processes; Experience working with utilities, transmission providers, ISOs, and RTOs; Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders; Strong understanding of FERC regulations, OATT tariffs, generator interconnection procedures, and transmission planning processes; Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills; This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

Ability to translate complex technical analyses into actionable business recommendations; Previous people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management responsibilities; Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Experience with energy storage and hybrid renewable energy technologies; Power system modeling experience using PSSE, PowerWorld, TARA, or similar tools; Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Benefits

Attractive bonus potential; Medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums; 401(k) match; STD; LTD; Employee Assistance Program; range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.