VP, Transmission & Interconnection

COMPANY OVERVIEW Hanwha Renewables, headquartered in Irvine, California, a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. Hanwha Renewables designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. Hanwha Renewables offers the full spectrum of energy solutions – from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain, Hanwha Renewables minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy. POSITION SUMMARY Hanwha Renewables is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, Transmission & Interconnection to lead the Company's transmission, interconnection, and grid integration activities across its growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and emerging energy infrastructure projects. This executive-level leader will oversee all aspects of transmission strategy, interconnection execution, system impact evaluations, and regulatory engagement across multiple ISOs, RTOs, and utility service territories. The VP will collaborate closely with Development, Project Finance, Origination, EPC, Asset Management, and Executive Leadership teams to optimize project value, reduce development risk, and accelerate project commercialization. The ideal candidate is a proven industry leader with deep expertise in transmission planning, interconnection processes, utility regulations, and large-scale renewable energy development. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer or another senior executive designated by the Company and is expected to travel up to 30%. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Transmission Strategy & Project Development Develop and execute transmission and interconnection strategies supporting the Company's renewable energy and energy storage development pipeline. Identify and evaluate transmission opportunities that enhance project economics and market access. Lead transmission-related due diligence for greenfield developments, acquisitions, and joint venture opportunities. Assess transmission congestion, curtailment risk, deliverability constraints, and grid reliability impacts. Provide executive recommendations regarding project viability, siting, and development risk. Interconnection Management Oversee all utility, ISO, and RTO interconnection activities from application through commercial operation. Direct interconnection studies, including feasibility, system impact, facility, and restudy processes. Lead resolution of interconnection challenges, network upgrade requirements, and cost allocation matters. Establish and maintain relationships with utilities, transmission providers, ISOs, RTOs, and regulatory agencies. Manage technical negotiations related to interconnection agreements and transmission service arrangements. Technical Leadership Lead and mentor a high-performing team of transmission, interconnection, and grid integration professionals. Provide technical oversight of power flow analysis, system modeling, generator interconnection studies, and transmission evaluations. Review engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, and technical reports for quality and compliance. Collaborate with internal engineering and external consultants to ensure successful project execution. Support performance engineering activities related to utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Regulatory & Market Engagement Monitor transmission-related regulatory developments involving FERC, NERC, regional transmission organizations, and state regulatory bodies. Provide strategic guidance regarding evolving transmission planning reforms and inter…