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Hanwha Renewables designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. Hanwha Renewables offers the full spectrum of energy solutions - from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain, Hanwha Renewables minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nHanwha Renewables is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, Transmission & Interconnection to lead the Company's transmission, interconnection, and grid integration activities across its growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and emerging energy infrastructure projects.\nThis executive-level leader will oversee all aspects of transmission strategy, interconnection execution, system impact evaluations, and regulatory engagement across multiple ISOs, RTOs, and utility service territories. The VP will collaborate closely with Development, Project Finance, Origination, EPC, Asset Management, and Executive Leadership teams to optimize project value, reduce development risk, and accelerate project commercialization.\nThe ideal candidate is a proven industry leader with deep expertise in transmission planning, interconnection processes, utility regulations, and large-scale renewable energy development.\nThis position reports to the Chief Development Officer or another senior executive designated by the Company and is expected to travel up to 30%.\n\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nTransmission Strategy & Project Development\nDevelop and execute transmission and interconnection strategies supporting the Company's renewable energy and energy storage development pipeline.\nIdentify and evaluate transmission opportunities that enhance project economics and market access.\nLead transmission-related due diligence for greenfield developments, acquisitions, and joint venture opportunities.\nAssess transmission congestion, curtailment risk, deliverability constraints, and grid reliability impacts.\nProvide executive recommendations regarding project viability, siting, and development risk.\n\nInterconnection Management\nOversee all utility, ISO, and RTO interconnection activities from application through commercial operation.\nDirect interconnection studies, including feasibility, system impact, facility, and restudy processes.\nLead resolution of interconnection challenges, network upgrade requirements, and cost allocation matters.\nEstablish and maintain relationships with utilities, transmission providers, ISOs, RTOs, and regulatory agencies.\nManage technical negotiations related to interconnection agreements and transmission service arrangements.\n\nTechnical Leadership\nLead and mentor a high-performing team of transmission, interconnection, and grid integration professionals.\nProvide technical oversight of power flow analysis, system modeling, generator interconnection studies, and transmission evaluations.\nReview engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, and technical reports for quality and compliance.\nCollaborate with internal engineering and external consultants to ensure successful project execution.\nSupport performance engineering activities related to utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects.\n\nRegulatory & Market Engagement\nMonitor transmission-related regulatory developments involving FERC, NERC, regional transmission organizations, and state regulatory bodies.\nProvide strategic guidance regarding evolving transmission planning reforms and interconnection policies.\nRepresent Hanwha Renewables before utilities, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and market operators.\nSupport public policy and advocacy initiatives impacting transmission expansion and renewable integration.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Development, Finance, Origination, EPC, and Asset Management teams to optimize project outcomes.\nSupport project valuation, financial modeling, and risk assessments through transmission and interconnection expertise.\nAssist in project handoff processes from development through construction and operations.\nContribute to investment committee materials and executive decision-making processes.\nProvide technical expertise during M&A evaluations, project acquisitions, and strategic transactions.\n\nConsultant & Vendor Management\nManage transmission planning consultants, engineering firms, and technical service providers.\nOversee scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and deliverable quality.\nReview studies and recommendations from third-party consultants and advisors.\nDrive continuous improvement in transmission and interconnection processes, standards, and best practices.\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\nMinimum 12+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, utility-scale power generation, or renewable energy development.\nMinimum 7+ years of leadership experience.\nExtensive experience working with major ISOs and RTOs, including CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, NYISO, or ISO-NE.\nStrong understanding of transmission planning, generation interconnection, and wholesale power markets.\nKnowledge of FERC, NERC, and transmission regulatory frameworks.\nExperience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, wind, or other generation projects.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.\nExceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferred.\nExperience with energy storage interconnection and grid integration.\nFamiliarity with production cost modeling, power flow studies, and transmission planning tools.\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Energy Systems, or related discipline.\nCOMPENSATION: $270,000 - $300,000 salary\nAttention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. 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