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What is the role of a Associate Director - WECC Interconnection at Jobgether?

The Associate Director - WECC Interconnection position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Executive/Management field.

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United States, Other / Non-US, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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Associate Director - WECC Interconnection

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate Director - WECC Interconnection in United States.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced power systems expert passionate about shaping the future of the energy grid. In this role, you will lead complex interconnection and transmission planning initiatives focused on the WECC region while serving as a trusted advisor to clients navigating an evolving energy landscape. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic problem-solving to support generation, load, and transmission projects across North America. The position offers significant influence over technical standards, project delivery quality, and business growth initiatives while also mentoring and developing engineering talent. Working in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment, you will engage with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and industry stakeholders to deliver forward-thinking energy solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving technically challenging problems while helping accelerate the modernization and resilience of the power grid.

Accountabilities

You will lead technical interconnection studies, support strategic client engagements, and contribute to the advancement of grid modernization initiatives across the WECC region.

Lead and perform complex generation and load interconnection studies aligned with ISO and utility methodologies
Execute and oversee model benchmarking activities for generation and load projects, ensuring compliance with evolving technical requirements
Serve as a subject matter expert on WECC interconnection standards, regulatory developments, and industry best practices
Strengthen delivery methodologies, QA/QC frameworks, and technical standards to improve project quality and efficiency
Mentor and develop engineering team members by providing technical guidance, coaching, and leadership support
Act as a trusted advisor to generation developers, large load customers, and transmission stakeholders navigating the interconnection process
Conduct technical reviews of interconnection studies, identify system risks, and recommend strategies to reduce upgrade costs and accelerate project timelines
Translate highly technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and commercial stakeholders
Collaborate with senior leadership to support business growth, new service offerings, and go-to-market strategies
Support proposal development, RFP responses, and scope creation with strong technical and commercial alignment
Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical forums, and professional publications

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a technically advanced and commercially minded power systems professional with deep expertise in WECC interconnection studies and transmission planning.

8+ years of experience in the electric power or energy industry
Direct experience with CAISO, WECC, utilities within the WECC footprint, or consulting engagements supporting these entities
Hands-on expertise with generation and load interconnection studies, transmission planning, and system analysis
Experience with study types such as injection and deliverability studies, Transitional Cluster studies, and load interconnection analyses
Strong knowledge of IBR modeling, load modeling, EMT studies, and generation interconnection processes
Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as PSLF, PSSE, PSCAD, TARA, and ASPEN
Strong understanding of ISO and utility interconnection standards within WECC
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Experience with automation tools or programming languages such as Python, C#, or SQL is considered an asset
EMT modeling and PSCAD experience are considered strong advantages

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with full employee premium support
Competitive retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
Employee ownership program participation opportunities
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Flexible remote work opportunity across the United States or Canada
Exposure to industry-leading energy, transmission, and grid modernization projects
Collaborative and innovation-focused work environment
Career growth opportunities with direct access to senior industry experts
Occasional travel opportunities for industry collaboration and client engagement

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