About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Renewable energy — commercial rooftop solar (Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Interconnection Engineer to support interconnection processes for commercial rooftop solar and energy storage projects. This role is based in Asbury Park, NJ and is ideal for early-career engineers who want hands-on experience with utility interconnections, power systems, and renewable energy project delivery.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with preparation, submission, and tracking of utility interconnection applications.
• Support utility negotiations on interconnection requirements, cost estimates, and timelines.
• Maintain and operate utility customer portal systems for application tracking.
• Review and help draft one-line diagrams, site plans, and supporting technical documents.
• Research utility infrastructure, tariffs, interconnection rules, and local policies.
• Coordinate with internal teams (design, permitting, project management) and external stakeholders (utilities, vendors) to advance applications toward approval.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a closely related field.
• Internship or practical experience in interconnection, utility coordination, power systems, or renewable energy is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple application tasks and deadlines.
• Basic familiarity with one-line electrical diagrams and common utility interconnection terminology.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for coordination with utilities and internal teams.
• Willingness to learn utility-specific portals and processes.

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Compensation & Benefits

Salary will vary with location, skills, and experience. The source posting includes an estimated annual figure; final pay will be determined by Confidential Client. This role may include incentive-based components and adjustments for part-time schedules where applicable.

Benefits (typical offerings from the client) include:

• Training and professional development
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Team events and modern collaborative offices

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Diversity, Accommodations & AI Use

Confidential Client and Careertakes are Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. If you require an accommodation, please contact your Careertakes recruiter.

Careertakes may use AI tools to help with application review or resume screening; these tools assist but do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.