Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. What we’re looking for: Nexamp is seeking a Principal Interconnection Engineer with a robust technical background and proven experience in PV and Battery Storage system design and interconnection. This role is vital for providing specialized support to project managers and ensuring that our projects are not only technically sound but also optimized for cost and efficiency.You will be hybrid out of Boston, MA, or Chicago, IL office and will report to the VP, Grid Integration.What you’ll do:  <ul><li>Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical standards and requirements for PV projects within your assigned geographic region.</li><li>Provide technical mentorships for all engineers on the GRIT team (all regions).</li><li>Partner with the New Technology team to support the creation and execution of the New Technology strategy.</li><li>Technical face of the GRIT team for the assigned policy and business development regions.</li><li>Technical face of the company in front of utilities to ensure successful Interconnection within expected timeframes.</li><li>Conduct detailed QA/QC on interconnection applications and technical documentation.</li><li>Serve as the Nexamp representative on IEEE 1547 and NEC committees.</li><li>Technical face of the company on external policy and technical working groups.</li><li>Offer expert technical advice during study reviews and deliver recommendations to internal teams on study outcomes.</li><li>Technical go-to after design phase.</li><li>Work alongside Project Managers on value engineering and cost optimization for projects.</li><li>Act as technical consulting support during negotiations and disputes regarding project timelines and costs for assigned projects.</li><li>Participate in the technical closure of projects, including field support and witness tests.</li><li>The number of projects actively supported at a given time should be 70-80. Willingness to travel up to 25% and support over projects in the dedicated geographic region.</li><li>Lead and contribute to special projects aimed at refining internal processes and setting industry standards, with a focus on innovation in interconnection means and methods.</li><li>Building and managing key relationships with internal stakeholders, and driving strategic developments and insights.</li><li>Leading comprehensive technical assessments to identify interconnection challenges in a given region and creating solutions to overcome technical hurdles.</li><li>Driving innovation and best practices across.</li><li>Support technical working groups across both internally and externally.</li></ul>What you’ll bring: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.</li><li>10+ years of experience with a utility, solar developer, Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), or consultancy, focusing on technical aspects of interconnection or interconnection-related activities and issues. Other technical degrees are acceptable, dependent on experience and technical acumen. </li><li>An advanced degree is beneficial.</li><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license is an advantage.</li><li>Should be on track to obtain EIT upon hire if not already in possession.</li><li>Proficiency in Salesforce, Monday.com, Procore, AutoCAD, and other relevant project management and engineering software is required.</li><li>Ability to work within the geographical scope of your region, with the possibility of cross-regional project collaboration. </li><li>Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   </li><li>Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. </li><li>Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. </li><li>Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.</li><li>Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions. </li><li>Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.</li></ul>If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.You’ll love working here because:  Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for the deployment and operation of solar energy assets. Our comprehensive capabilities span the entire solar project lifecycle &sbquo;&Auml;&igrave; from project development, design and construction, through financing, operations and maintenance. Our integrated, best-in class solutions make solar energy simple and profitable for our clients and partners, and make an impact every day. With a rapidly expanding network of property owners, businesses, communities and residents benefitting from our growing portfolio of solar assets across the US, Nexamp is laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more secure energy future.

Principal Interconnection Engineer

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!&nbsp;This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.&nbsp;What we’re looking for:&nbsp;Nexamp is seeking a Principal Interconnection Engineer with a robust technical background and proven experience in PV and Battery Storage system design and interconnection. This role is vital for providing specialized support to project managers and ensuring that our projects are not only technically sound but also optimized for cost and efficiency.You will be hybrid out of Boston, MA, or Chicago, IL office and will report to the VP, Grid Integration.What you’ll do:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical standards and requirements for PV projects within your assigned geographic region.</li><li>Provide technical mentorships for all engineers on the GRIT team (all regions).</li><li>Partner with the New Technology team to support the creation and execution of the New Technology strategy.</li><li>Technical face of the GRIT team for the assigned policy and business development regions.</li><li>Technical face of the company in front of utilities to ensure successful Interconnection within expected timeframes.</li><li>Conduct detailed QA/QC on interconnection applications and technical documentation.</li><li>Serve as the Nexamp representative on IEEE 1547 and NEC committees.</li><li>Technical face of the company on external policy and technical working groups.</li><li>Offer expert technical advice during study reviews and deliver recommendations to internal teams on study outcomes.</li><li>Technical go-to after design phase.</li><li>Work alongside Project Managers on value engineering and cost optimization for projects.</li><li>Act as technical consulting support during negotiations and disputes regarding project timelines and costs for assigned projects.</li><li>Participate in the technical closure of projects, including field support and witness tests.</li><li>The number of projects actively supported at a given time should be 70-80. Willingness to travel up to 25% and support over projects in the dedicated geographic region.</li><li>Lead and contribute to special projects aimed at refining internal processes and setting industry standards, with a focus on innovation in interconnection means and methods.</li><li>Building and managing key relationships with internal stakeholders, and driving strategic developments and insights.</li><li>Leading comprehensive technical assessments to identify interconnection challenges in a given region and creating solutions to overcome technical hurdles.</li><li>Driving innovation and best practices across.</li><li>Support technical working groups across both internally and externally.</li></ul>What you’ll bring:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.</li><li>10+ years of experience with a utility, solar developer, Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), or consultancy, focusing on technical aspects of interconnection or interconnection-related activities and issues. Other technical degrees are acceptable, dependent on experience and technical acumen.&nbsp;</li><li>An advanced degree is beneficial.</li><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license is an advantage.</li><li>Should be on track to obtain EIT upon hire if not already in possession.</li><li>Proficiency in Salesforce, Monday.com, Procore, AutoCAD, and other relevant project management and engineering software is required.</li><li>Ability to work within the geographical scope of your region, with the possibility of cross-regional project collaboration.&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.&nbsp;</li><li>Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.</li><li>Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.</li></ul>If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.You’ll love working here because:&nbsp;&nbsp;Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.&nbsp;

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