Distributed Generation Renewable Project Coordinator

SCS System Planning – Generation Procurement

This position will be located at GPC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.  Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute.  Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.  This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service. 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Distributed Generation (“DG”) Project Coordinator facilitates the interconnection and contracting of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Request for Proposal (RFP) and Customer-Sited programs.  The Project Coordinator is responsible for customer and solar developer interaction through all phases of 

project consideration. This role is responsible for the collaborative development, implementation and management of RFP/Customer-Sited DG programs and managing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and/or Interconnection Agreements (IAs). This position works with large and diverse teams across various departments within Southern Company and externally to successfully implement DG projects from initial customer or developer contact through interconnection and billing to achieve commercial operation. 

CURRENT CUSTOMER-SITED PROGRAMS 

Distributed C&I – Behind the meter solar and/or solar + storage for commercial and industrial customers  Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Customer Owned – A supply-side program through which customers can enroll their DER systems for a monthly credit Customer Connected Solar Program (CCSP) – Allows GPC customers to partner with a solar developer to build an onsite/adjacent site solar facility 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Act as the project manager and primary technical point of contact for RFP/Customer-Sited DG  programs ensuring that both internal and external stakeholders meet the necessary requirements  to fulfill contractual and interconnection obligations to customers, developers, and installers  Draft, interpret, and execute Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Interconnection Agreements (IAs)  Foster and maintain strong working relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external parties  Take ownership and responsibility for quality control of all PPA and IA contracts  Identify and implement process improvements and program enhancements utilizing customer and developer feedback 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

Education & Experience: 

4-year accredited BS/BA Degree OR direct experience with project coordination and customer  interaction  Demonstrated experience in project management, working directly with customers, renewable  development and/or regulatory programs preferred Experience in the areas of Renewable Development, Power Delivery, regulatory programs, working directly with customers preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proven or demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and strong interpersonal skills  Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and prioritize work  effectively with minimal supervision  Ability to learn interconnection policies, program guidelines, and IA/PPA documentation for proper  execution and administration of program requirements  Experience managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and effectively  interacting with external and internal stakeholders  Effective at building and leveraging internal and cross-functional relationships to achieve goals