Utility Interconnection Specialist

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offVision insurancePre-Construction Manager – Commercial Solar & Energy Storage? In-Person | Depew, NY | No RemoteBuffalo Solar Solutions is hiring a Pre-Construction Manager to lead the technical development and readiness of our commercial rooftop solar and solar + storage projects.This role is responsible for leading the people and processes that ensure projects are technically sound, utility-ready, and truly buildable before construction begins. You will serve as the internal authority aligning estimating, engineering, interconnection, permitting, and site assessment teams from contract execution through Notice to Proceed (NTP).This is not a sales role and not a field superintendent role. It is a senior technical leadership position with real authority and accountability.What You"ll DoOwn project readiness from contract → NTPLead and coordinate the teams responsible for:Estimating and procurementSite assessmentEngineering coordinationInterconnection and permitting readinessProvide cross-functional leadership to align:Sales assumptions with build realityEstimating inputs with market pricingEngineering design intent with constructabilityInterconnection strategy with schedule and riskAct as the internal authority on:Utility interconnection strategy and applicationsEngineering assumptions and constructabilityAHJ and fire department coordinationReview, challenge, and approve:Engineering outputs (internal and external)Technical Scope of Work (drafted by estimating/procurement)Final pricing as it relates to constructability and riskEnforce quality standards for all technical submissions, including utilities and incentivesLead technical pre- and post-site assessment reviewsIdentify and mitigate technical, interconnection, and code-related risk earlyDeliver a clean, build-ready handoff to the Construction Manager and field teamThis role exists to prevent problems through leadership, not react to them later.What We"re Looking For7+ years experience in commercial solar, power systems, or electrical infrastructureDemonstrated strength in:Utility interconnection processesCommercial PV electrical design conceptsEngineering review and constructability validationExperience working directly with:UtilitiesAHJs and fire departmentsExternal engineers and PEsProven ability to lead across functions and enforce standards without relying on hierarchyComfortable acting as a final technical decision-makerPreferred QualificationsNABCEP certification (PVIP and/or ESIP preferred)Experience with solar + battery (BESS) projectsFamiliarity with NEC, IFC, and fire code impacts on PV and energy storageExperience in a design-build / EPC environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsWhy Buffalo Solar SolutionsCommercial-only EPC with a strong technical cultureEstablished estimating and procurement supportClear authority and accountabilityQuality- and education-driven approachOpportunity to lead and strengthen a critical function? In-person role based in Depew, NY ? No remote / hybrid

Created: 2026-03-04