Employment Type: Contract Part-Time, to eventually be hired on Full-Time
Position Overview
On Point Electric is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Interconnections Specialist to manage California utility interconnection applications for solar and energy-storage projects.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PG&E interconnection applications, including non-export energy-storage add-ons and meter collar appointment applications, as well as applications for SMUD and Southern California Edison (SCE). Proficiency with applicable utility portals and GIPT application workflows is required.
This is a remote, part-time position for someone who can independently prepare accurate application packages, coordinate meter collar appointments, manage corrections, monitor approvals, and communicate effectively with utilities and internal project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and manage solar and energy-storage interconnection applications through final utility approval or Permission to Operate.
- Process PG&E applications for new systems, system modifications, energy-storage add-ons, and non-export configurations.
- Prepare, submit, track, and coordinate meter collar appointment applications.
- Communicate with utilities, installation teams, customers, and other stakeholders to schedule and confirm meter collar appointments.
- Verify that required approvals, equipment information, project documents, and site-readiness requirements are complete before meter collar appointments.
- Monitor appointment status and resolve scheduling issues, rejected requests, missing documentation, and utility follow-up items.
- Prepare and manage SMUD and Southern California Edison interconnection applications.
- Complete and track applications through GIPT and other applicable utility portals.
- Review single-line diagrams, site plans, equipment specifications, load calculations, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Confirm that proposed equipment and system configurations meet utility requirements.
- Identify application deficiencies and coordinate necessary corrections with design, engineering, permitting, and installation teams.
- Respond promptly to utility requests for revisions, clarification, and supplemental documentation.
- Track application milestones, fees, agreements, appointments, inspections, approvals, and Permission to Operate.
- Maintain accurate project notes, records, and status updates.
- Communicate application status, delays, risks, and next steps to internal stakeholders.
- Monitor utility requirements and incorporate procedural changes into company workflows.
- Assist with improving interconnection checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years of direct solar or energy-storage interconnection experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with PG&E interconnection applications and utility systems.
- Direct experience with PG&E non-export energy-storage add-on applications.
- Experience preparing and coordinating meter collar appointment applications.
- Experience preparing SMUD and Southern California Edison applications.
- Proficiency with GIPT application workflows and relevant utility portals.
- Ability to review single-line diagrams, site plans, equipment specifications, and related technical documents.
- Working knowledge of solar PV systems, battery energy-storage systems, meter collars, inverters, service equipment, and utility metering configurations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple applications and appointments simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization, documentation, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with both residential and commercial projects.
- Familiarity with non-export controls, power-control systems, operating modes, meter collar devices, and related utility documentation.
- Experience resolving application deficiencies, redesign requests, equipment changes, meter conflicts, appointment delays, and utility approval issues.
- Familiarity with California permitting and inspection processes.
- Experience using CRM or project-management software.
- Knowledge of additional California utility interconnection processes.
Schedule
This is a remote, contract part-time position. Candidates must be available during agreed-upon business hours to coordinate with California utilities and On Point Electric’s project teams. Pay will be per project at first.
What Success Looks Like
- Applications are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
- Meter collar applications and appointments are processed and coordinated efficiently.
- Utility corrections, rejected requests, and resubmissions are minimized.
- Application and appointment records remain current.
- Utility requests are addressed promptly.
- Approvals and Permission to Operate are obtained efficiently.
- Internal teams receive clear and proactive status updates.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief description of your experience with PG&E, non-export add-ons, meter collar appointment applications, SMUD, Southern California Edison, and GIPT applications. Qualified candidates may be asked to describe an interconnection or meter collar scheduling issue they resolved and the steps they took to obtain approval.
On Point Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Experience:
- PG&E Interconnection Application: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
