Interconnection Application Engineer

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY 3RD PARTY SOLICITATIONS. ANY SUCH INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR RECEIVE A RESPONSE. WE CAN ONLY WORK WITH DIRECT APPLICANTS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP. THIS IS AN ON-SITE ROLE FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.SOFT's client, located in Hicksville, NY (hybrid) is looking for a Inerconnection Engineer for a long term contract assignment. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required for this role.The Engineer will be responsible for managing the interconnection process of residential and commercial distributed energy resources, such as solar to the distribution system based on tariffs.Job Responsibilities• Process applications that come through the Small Generator Interconnection Procedure (SGIP) through multiple phases of project, study, design, engineering, construction, commissioning and commercial operation.• Coordinate with outside developers and customers to process the applications and ensure they meet the requirements of our Tariff in conjunction with internal departments• Develop, maintain, update and monitor project schedules and work plans in accordance with the Scheduling Procedure.• Strong effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.• Experience with project control functions such as extract and analyses reports from databases, cost controls and variance reporting• Analyze schedule variances from the execution plan and provide project teams with recommended corrective action to ensure projects meet required in service dates.• Review and familiarity with utility single line drawing and ability to manage multiple projects while providing superb customer service.• Provide support on technical end to assist Renewable and Non-Renewable projects proposed to interconnect to the Distribution System.• Assist in operational management of existing interconnected resources on the Distribution system.Job Specific Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering• A minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Access database.• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills• Planning and organizational skills• Adaptability and a results-oriented mindset• Leadership capabilities, professional, and a customer/client-focused approach• Valid U.S. Driver's License and satisfactory driving record required for the position