Associate Director - WECC Interconnection

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Accountabilities In this role, you will lead technical excellence in interconnection and transmission planning activities while supporting both project delivery and strategic growth. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and performing complex generation and load interconnection studies aligned with ISO and utility methodologies within the Western Interconnected System Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). Overseeing model benchmarking and validation for generation and load projects, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory and technical requirements. Acting as a subject matter expert on interconnection studies, staying current with industry standards, market rules, and regulatory developments. Strengthening QA/QC processes, technical frameworks, and delivery standards to improve consistency, efficiency, and study quality. Mentoring and developing engineering staff, fostering technical depth, client readiness, and a culture of accountability and innovation. Supporting client engagement by reviewing studies, identifying risks, and recommending cost- and time-optimized interconnection strategies. Contributing to industry forums, conferences, and technical publications to reinforce thought leadership in the energy sector. Requirements This role requires a strong foundation in power system studies combined with the ability to communicate technical insights in a commercial context. The ideal candidate will bring: 8+ years of experience in the electric power or energy industry, with direct exposure to interconnection or transmission planning. Hands-on experience with CAISO and WECC-related systems, utilities, or consulting engagements within the Western energy market California ISO. Proven experience in interconnection study types such as injection and deliverability studies, cluster studies, and load interconnection analyses. Strong expertise in power system modeling, including IBR, EMT studies, and transmission planning methodologies. Proficiency with industry tools such as PSLF, PSS®E, TARA, PSCAD, and ASPEN. Solid understanding of interconnection standards, planning criteria, and reliability requirements in Western markets. Ability to bridge technical analysis with commercial decision-making and project strategy. Excellent communication skills, with confidence working independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Experience with programming or automation tools (Python, C#, SQL) is considered a plus. Benefits Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision with full premium support for employees. Generous paid time off and recognized public holidays. Employee ownership opportunities through a shared equity program. Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions (vested from day one). Flexible remote work arrangements across Canada and the United States. Canada Opportunity to work on high-impact projects shaping the future of renewable integration and grid modernization. Access to continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration with industry-leading experts. Occasional travel opportunities (up to 10%) for client engagement and industry events. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Associate Director - WECC Interconnection in Canada. This senior technical leadership role sits at the forefront of Western interconnection studies, shaping how new generation, load, and transmission projects integrate into a rapidly evolving power system. You will act as a trusted expert on WECC and CAISO interconnection frameworks, guiding complex studies that directly influence project viability, cost, and timelines. The position combines deep technical execution with strategic advisory responsibilities, supporting clients as they navigate regulatory and system constraints. You will also play a key role in mentoring engineering teams, strengthening delivery standards, and advancing technical excellence across projects. Operating in a highly collaborative and innovation-driven environment, you will bridge engineering rigor with commercial decision-making. This role is ideal for someone passionate about grid transformation, system modeling, and shaping the future of energy infrastructure across North America.