Solar Interconnection Coordinator

***Residential Solar***

The Interconnection Specialist will report into the Interconnection Lead and is responsible for handling the daily administration of solar program applications, conforming to the operations schedule and utility requirements. The position interacts daily with internal Departments, as well as with external customers and Utility Companies.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and submit a high volume of routine interconnection documents in accordance with various utility policies
• Daily input of appropriate notes for all interconnection tasks, manage project status updates, and generate necessary reports to complete assignments
• Maintain regular communication with Utilities to ensure timely interconnection is processed
• Assist department in problem solving, project planning, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives
• Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and/or other documents
• Client and project communication and customer satisfaction
• Close out projects and utility rebates on Solar Purchases
• Submit LAWDP or other utilities and meter spot applications
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification Requirements:

• Experience working directly with utilities
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to see the big picture, anticipate problems and how they will affect the project team, and proactively address these issues
• Familiarity with utility net metering, interconnection, and incentive requirements
• Strong ability to use search engines to locate utility, interconnection, and engineering information
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• Ability to build and maintain a good relationship with utility partners and internal departments
• Ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Strong competence in written and verbal communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Podio and other common office software
• Adaptability to new software tools and online platforms
  

Physical demands and abilities

• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
• Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering financial information into a computer
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Regularly understand the speech of another person
• Frequently work in on projects that require deadlines
• Frequently bend to file and maintain files
• Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds