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The company develops, acquires, builds, and operates renewable energy assets with a disciplined, precision-driven focus on execution, performance, and operational integrity.\nThrough responsible land stewardship and strong local partnerships, Panthera Grid Partners delivers energy projects with respect for land, agriculture, and local priorities, working with landowners and communities to support long-term land value and strengthen regional economies.\nJob Summary\nPanther Grid Partners is seeking an experienced Interconnection Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the interconnection aspects of the development of solar and storage projects. The candidate will establish interconnection queue positions, guide existing queued projects successfully through the interconnection process, and serve as the interconnection subject matter expert on assigned projects. The Interconnection Engineer is the key intermediary between the RTO/ISO, transmission owner and internal project teams. This position is responsible for establishing the interconnection strategy and assessing risk mitigation efforts for the project.\nResponsibilities\nLead the development of interconnection applications for assigned markets (PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC) or regions including preparing and reviewing application documentation and identifying project constraints\nManage the interconnection study process for all assigned projects evaluating the varying reports to assess cost and timeline risks, communicating results to senior leadership\nDevelop interconnection strategy for assigned projects and ensure projects are aligned with company goals • Monitor the interconnection queue projects and take part in stakeholder processes to assess changes that will affect the project pipeline\nWork with Transmission team to assess network upgrades and congestion for the assigned projects\nServe as subject matter expert for the interconnection process for assigned regions\nNegotiate interconnection agreements and evaluate Facilities Interconnection Requirements\nRequirements\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)\nExcellent oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate must possess the ability to translate complex engineering analysis into executive summaries\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in the electric utility industry, preferably with an electric utility company\nCandidate must be able to visually recognize transmission, distribution, and substation equipment in the field • Candidate must be capable of reading and preparing preliminary substation one-line diagrams\nCandidate must be familiar with the basics of substation and system protection design\nFamiliarity with the FERC OATT and regional interconnection processes is preferred\nStrong work ethic and exceptionally high work standards.\nMust have strong organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and be able to quickly adapt to changes and shift priorities to meet project needs and deadlines.\nAbility to work independently.\nLocation: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote).\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 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