Key Responsibilities Evaluate and identify optimal points of interconnection across target markets, incorporating capacity availability, cost, timeline, and risk.Submit interconnection requests and serve as the primary point of contact with utilities throughout the interconnection process and construction of the facility.Manage all project queue positions and track interconnection processes, study timing, schedule impact, and interconnect requests.Negotiate interconnection study results and interconnection agreements with utilities toward favorable project outcomes.Coordinate efforts to meet all interconnection agreements including interconnection applications, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and post-IA project execution milestones.Manage engineering phase responsibilities to complete the interconnection designs and updates.Coordinate with cross-functional partners (site acquisition managers, developers, construction, utilities, and engineers) to assist with the interconnection process.Serve as the company representative at stakeholder meetings, track tariff changes, and interconnection reform.Perform acquisition due diligence to identify project-level interconnection execution risks.Other duties as assigned to support business needs Qualifications 3+ years of experience in renewable energy interconnection, transmission planning, and/or power systems engineering.Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, including distribution-level procedures.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence outcomes.Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Experience interfacing with utilities, consultants, and cross-functional internal teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable insights.High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and accountability for results.Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and external consultants.Willingness to travel as needed. Preferred: Familiarity with solar, BESS, and EV charging infrastructure projects.Experience with interconnection processes in key U.S. markets (e.g., CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO).Advanced degree in engineering, energy systems, planning, or a related field.

Responsibilities:• Identify and build new relationships with vendors and contractors related to the construction of EV, solar, and energy storage projects.• Run robust request for proposals (RFP’s) with select vendors and contractors to obtain high-quality partners at favorable prices.• Lead internal and external engineering resources in the optimization of construction layouts and the solving of technical issues as needed.• Negotiate engineering, procurement and construction contracts with material vendors, contractors, and project partners.• Manage contractors and vendors through the construction of the project to achieve commercial operation for the project on time and on budget.• Assist in providing information requested by investors to achieving project financing and updating other project stakeholders through the project management and salesforce platforms.• Help establish project specific budgets and corporate metrics related to construction of projects and manage to those goals.• Support Project Development and Project Finance teams in developing construction cost estimates and in providing constructability review to preliminary designs, interconnection applications, and other project aspects.• Travel as needed for preconstruction site visits, monitoring construction progress, conferences, and company gatherings.• Gather market intelligence and continuously strive to be an industry leading thinker and apply that to improving RP’s systems and processes.• Manage and coordinate multiple projects and work efforts with other team members in an organized manner.Requirements:• 6+ years experience in power plant, solar or real estate development, ideally with some combination of solar project development and financing.• Strong civil and electrical construction experience• Demonstrable experience successfully negotiating transactions.• Sophisticated understanding and ability to navigate the environmental and utility regulatory environment.• Experience managing development and construction budgets and schedules.• Experience developing new processes to improve the flow of work through the business.• Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership and organizational skills.• Strong business development acumen and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.• Strong team player comfortable leading and collaborating with small and diverse teams to develop and build successful projects.• Eagerness to take on new challenges with the perspective that these are an opportunity to learn and improve.• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve time-sensitive issues with precision.• Driven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.• Energy, real estate, engineering, or business related Master’s degree is a plus.

A rapidly scaling, advanced energy organization is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to support the stand-up of a newly acquired engineering and test facility in the Greater Chicago area. This role will lead and coordinate the end-to-end testing and qualification program for a greenfield site being built to support next-generation energy technologies. This individual will own the testing infrastructure and execution strategy, ensuring the facility is fully operational, compliant, and capable of supporting development and qualification activities across multiple engineering workstreams. This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on engineering leadership role spanning test execution, facility buildout, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities: Own and lead the testing and qualification program for a new engineering and test facilityPartner with construction and facilities teams to support buildout, layout design, and operational readinessWork closely with engineering teams to define testing requirements and ensure facility design supports system-level validation needsCoordinate EHS and compliance activities, including documentation and alignment with regulatory requirementsServe as the primary coordination point between engineering, facilities, construction, and compliance stakeholdersDevelop and manage structured test plans, schedules, and documentation across development, qualification, and acceptance testing phasesIdentify risks across technical and operational workstreams and drive mitigation and resolution strategiesSupport the development of scalable testing processes and standards as the organization grows Qualifications / Ideal Candidate Profile: 8+ years of experience in test engineering, validation, or technical program leadership within an industrial or engineering environmentHands-on engineering background with experience in lab environments, commissioning, or facility/buildout-based testingStrong understanding of testing lifecycle phases including development, qualification, and acceptance testingProven ability to coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary programs across engineering, construction, and compliance functionsExperience operating in regulated or technically rigorous industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, or semiconductors preferredStrong documentation, organization, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple moving workstreams What you'd get: Strong base salary benchmarked to your experienceUnlimited PTOComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401k with company match