Director, Interconnection

Oversee generator interconnection requests, transmission service requests, study milestones, deposits, timelines, and utility interactions across Scout's portfolio.

Direct the evaluation of interconnection feasibility, system impact, affected system, and limited operation studies.

Lead the review and assessment of electrical designs, including collection systems, project substations, generation tie lines, and related infrastructure.

Manage technical evaluations of project risks, upgrade cost exposure, schedule impacts, and grid integration challenges.

Provide leadership and direction to external engineering consultants performing transmission, interconnection, and injection studies.

Support the negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements, transmission-related agreements, and utility coordination activities.

Establish governance processes for evaluating study outcomes and key interconnection-related decisions.

Serve as Scout's primary representative for interconnection-related matters with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, consultants, and other external stakeholders.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with transmission providers, utilities, and industry participants to support project advancement.

Lead discussions related to complex interconnection and transmission issues affecting Scout's projects.

Represent Scout in stakeholder meetings, technical working groups, and industry organizations as appropriate.

Monitor transmission planning activities and policy developments to identify potential opportunities and risks for Scout's portfolio.

Develop and maintain standardized processes, procedures, tools, templates, and governance frameworks supporting interconnection activities across Scout.

Establish key performance indicators and reporting tools that improve visibility into project status, risks, schedules, and costs.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, forecasting accuracy, and organizational efficiency.

Partner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Asset Management, and Finance teams to improve cross-functional workflows and decision-making processes.

Lead efforts to implement new technologies, reporting tools, and data management solutions that support portfolio growth.

Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across projects, markets, and regions.

Develop interconnection-related budget forecasts and capital planning assumptions in partnership with Development Leadership and Finance.

Oversee forecasting and tracking of interconnection deposits, study costs, consultant budgets, transmission charges, and related expenditures.

Provide portfolio-level visibility into interconnection costs, schedule impacts, and development risks.

Evaluate project economics and provide recommendations regarding queue participation, project advancement, technology modifications, and transmission investments.

Support financing, acquisition, and investment decision processes through technical diligence, risk assessment, and financial analysis.

Own, coordinate, and participate in complex, cross‑functional initiatives by translating organizational priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables, and proactively managing dependencies across teams to ensure work stays aligned with Scout’s broader goals.

Build, sustain, and engage in effective cross‑functional working groups by intentionally engaging partners with a meaningful range of experience, expertise, perspectives, and problem‑solving approaches to drive stronger outcomes.

Lead and effectively engage in cross‑team meetings and forums with clear purpose and structure, balancing competing stakeholder needs while guiding groups toward decisions, next steps, and accountability.

Act as a connector and point of integration across teams by ensuring information flows clearly, risks and tradeoffs are addressed early, and teams understand how their work fits into the larger system.

Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities by exercising sound judgment, adapting plans as needed, and maintaining forward momentum.

Model inclusive collaboration and influence without authority, creating space for diverse viewpoints while driving alignment and commitment to shared outcomes.

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.