Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sNew Product Developmentteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSupervisor Distributed Energy Resource Interconnectionsposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description The individual in this role will lead a dynamic team that is responsible for the end-to-end interconnection review and study processes in support of customer requested interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), which includes renewable energy generation and storage systems up to 5 MWs for PSE's Net Metering and Distributed generation programs, and select transmission generation projects up to 80 MWs. They will Ensure consistent application of PSE processes and standards for the safe and efficient interconnection of resources; and will be responsible for delivering on an excellent customer experience by removing obstacles, coaching employees, and working closely with project developers and other PSE departments to resolve issues. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities Employee Safety, Development & Team Building - Provides employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams: Demonstrates a passion for safety. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety including eliminating at-risk behaviors by conducting safety audits and inspections, eliminating hazards and near misses, and attending safety meetings. Sets clear expectations and holds employees accountable for performance as well as safety goals/targets where applicable. Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions. Ensures required training is successfully completed. Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results. Accountable to ensure employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements, as well as safety standards. Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews and development plans. Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve employee, business, customer, and safety results. Leads and leverages a team to develop and/or improve the tools and processes required to study and ensure the safe and effective interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Works with internal stakeholders to identify and regularly update interconnection requirements. Works with project developers to secure interconnection agreements in a timely and cost-effective manner. Delivers exceptional customer experience by overseeing business processes and interacts directly with customers, project developers, and internal stakeholders to problem solve and resolve complex service issues. Responds to and completes data requests to satisfy internal and/or external compliance requirements. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of interconnection regulations, policies, and guidelines. Understands interconnection requirements, processes, and tariff rules. Stays informed about emerging industry trends and advancements to enhance the efficiency of interconnection processes. Communicates project updates and milestones to internal teams and external partners. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifica