Interconnection Manager - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy • Miami, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Waga Energy, an innovative Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) producer specializing in landfill gas upgrading is currently seeking candidates for the position of Interconnection Manager in our Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) office.
If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact in the energy transition, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
While our primary focus is on candidates who can work from our Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) office, we will also consider applicants available to work from our Miami, FL office. For exceptional candidates, remote arrangements may be possible. This role requires frequent travel (+/- 25%) to locations across the US. Some international travel may also be required.
Join our dynamic team where you'll play a pivotal role in promoting renewable energies, particularly renewable gas, as part of the future energy transition. The Interconnection Manager oversees all gas and electrical interconnection activities for our US RNG projects from early-stage development through to commercial operation. This position serves as a commercial and technical lead, managing relationships with utilities, and collaborating with various Waga Energy teams including project development, energy management, project delivery, and operations & maintenance.
Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Project Development Support
Identifying gas and electrical interconnection solutions for all new RNG projects in coordination with the project development team.
Coordinating feasibility studies with utilities and internal teams to establish interconnection budgets and timelines.
Performing financial impact analysis in coordination with project developers based on interconnection costs.
Understanding interconnection requirements, processes, injection specifications (gas) and applicable tariffs (electric).
Managing and monitoring interconnection requests, working closely with utilities.
Leading technical discussions and negotiations with utilities to ensure a timely, cost-effective project interconnection.
Analyzing gas pipeline infrastructure to identify new opportunities for interconnecting RNG projects.
Leading negotiations for interconnection agreements.
Project Implementation Support
Managing interconnection related activities throughout the implementation phase of all projects.
Monitoring the construction progress of interconnection utilities.
Supporting projects on all pre-commercial operation interconnection related issues.
Project Operations Support
Effectively managing interconnection agreements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or a similar discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience in renewable energy and transmission planning, interconnection planning, utility interface, as well as contract review and negotiation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• The capability to convey technical concepts to individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Strong analytical skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifying gas and electrical interconnection solutions for all new RNG projects in coordination with the project development team.
• Coordinating feasibility studies with utilities and internal teams to establish interconnection budgets and timelines.
• Performing financial impact analysis in coordination with project developers based on interconnection costs.
• Understanding interconnection requirements, processes, injection specifications (gas) and applicable tariffs (electric).
• Managing and monitoring interconnection requests, working closely with utilities.
• Leading technical discussions and negotiations with utilities to ensure a timely, cost-effective project interconnection.
• Analyzing gas pipeline infrastructure to identify new opportunities for interconnecting RNG projects.
• Leading negotiations for interconnection agreements.
• Managing interconnection related activities throughout the implementation phase of all projects.
• Monitoring the construction progress of interconnection utilities.
• Supporting projects on all pre-commercial operation interconnection related issues.
• Effectively managing interconnection agreements.

Benefits

• Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees