Power Interconnection Manager at TeraWatt Infrastructure

About TeraWatt Infrastructure

At TeraWatt, our mission is to power electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers. Our platform provides solutions on the leading edge of the transition to zero-carbon transport. TeraWatt’s various functions embody the company’s core values to achieve our goals.

With increasing demand for electric vehicles, we are facing a once-in-a-century technology transition. The market for EV charging infrastructure is expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2040. The nation needs a long-term partner in the inevitable transition to all-electric transportation. At TeraWatt, you will join your team in delivering quality end-to-end charging solutions. TeraWatt Infrastructure is the leader in financing, developing, and operating electric vehicle charging solutions. With the transition to electrification of transport imminent, now is the time to develop these assets

The future of electrified transportation requires innovation and a multi-trillion dollar investment in energy, real-estate, and charging infrastructure. TeraWatt's business model builds on the economics of renewable energy project development and a proven real estate strategy. TeraWatt is well established with a portfolio of properties spanning 18 states. These sites include charging solutions in key transportation corridors and logistics hubs. Client needs span urban mobility hubs, last mile fleet operators, and long haul electric trucking.

At TeraWatt, we execute humbly and with urgency to provide energy and charging solutions that delight our clients and support the transition to clean, electrified transport. We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At TeraWatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships and belonging, and welcome new ideas. We're growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Impact to Climate Change:

Transportation creates 23% of all greenhouse gas emissions each year. Electrifying transportation is priority #1 to impact climate change. By electrifying fleets, we can mitigate more than 70% of mobility CO2 urban emissions, remove 50% of city air pollution, and help fleet operators meet Net Zero commitments.

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At TeraWatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships and belonging, and welcome new ideas. We're growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Role Description

In this role, you will lead engagement with utilities on various topics, including interconnection, electric and gas rates, EVSE infrastructure incentives, project scoping, timelines, and cost. The Power Interconnection Manager will drive our strategy for the interconnection of EV charging hubs, providing input to the Site Acquisition and Project Development and Deployment teams. This critical role will drive the business's success by creating a smooth path to powering up our sites. You will report to the Director of Energy & Utilities. You will collaborate closely with the Real Estate, Regulatory, Construction, Finance, and Product and Sales teams.

You will leverage your in-depth knowledge of interconnecting large loads with utility and grid owners, working across Distribution and Transmission level interconnections. You will have a detailed understanding of the interconnection process, including engineering studies, application process, cost for interconnection and reimbursement of utility-owned assets, and how this ties into building a large project. You will have familiarity with utility rates at both the Commercial and Industrial levels. Experience negotiating new tariff structures with utilities and navigating utility incentive programs for EV charging infrastructure is a plus. A growth mindset and the ability to innovate are necessary for this role - you will encounter many “first of their kind” situations. You will have a hand in driving how the market develops. The ability to drive up the speed of interconnection while driving the cost down is critical for success in this role.

Core Responsibilities

Lead engagement with Utilities, including:
-Interconnection scoping, from determining Day 1 available capacity to project build-out over time.
-Drive the utility application and contract negotiation for the interconnection.
-Identify all options for interconnection and choose the best path that meets TeraWatt's energy strategy.
-Collaborate and support Operations on long-term engagement with the utility post-project completion.
-Support or lead Distributed Energy Resources utility coordination and interconnection
-Identify optimal rate structure for projects and coordinate with Finance, Policy, and others to determine optimal rates and opportunities to modify utility rates
Collaborate closely and provide inputs to the Site Acquisition and Project Development and Deployment teams for utility timelines, interconnection application, and construction timelines.
Manage utility consultants as needed for projects
Own key project milestones and deliverables and manage delivery dates
Understand and make critical recommendations regarding timing, cost, and economic trade-offs involved with load interconnection when installing behind-the-meter generation.
Be a problem solver when utility bottlenecks or failures are causing project delays or reliability incidents.
Inform the Company's energy and interconnection strategy through collaboration with the Operations, Product, Business Development, Finance, and Real Estate teams
Be a principal evangelist for the electrification of transport and the Company’s role in making it happen.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience with one or more of the following: behind-the-meter and front-of-meter renewable energy generation, battery storage, and/or conventional generation; interconnection of large loads; and utility interconnection.
Experience in California and Western energy markets; experience in other energy markets is a plus.
Deep understanding of utility electric rate structures.
Experience with utility coordination process for CA utilities; experience in other energy territories is a plus.
Experience negotiating utility contracts for interconnection, new rate structures, and utility revenue justification payback mechanisms.
Experience estimating utility service costs.
Familiarity with project development from greenfield or brownfield site acquisition to operational assets.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At Terawatt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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