Waheed Oyekanmi

MANAGING DIRECTOR, TRANSMISSION & INTERCONNECTION

Waheed Oyekanmi, PhD, PE, is Managing Director of Transmission and Interconnection at PowerTransitions®. He is responsible for leading all aspects of transmission and interconnection strategy across multiple markets within the United States with a primary focus on MISO, SPP, NYISO, CAISO, and ISO-NE for the development of renewable power generation (solar and wind) facilities and BESS systems on and adjacent to brownfield sites. 

Waheed is a seasoned power systems expert with over 15 years of experience in the energy sector. As the USA Manager of Transmission & Interconnection at TotalEnergies, he has driven innovative solutions for renewable projects, significantly reducing transmission and interconnection costs. Waheed's expertise spans several ISOs/RTOs including CAISO, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, and PJM, and he has a proven track record in transmission planning and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining PowerTransitions®, Waheed led interconnection projects and developed policies for Distributed Energy Resources at Duke Energy and DNV GL – Energy Advisory.

Waheed holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University and is a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states. His technical skills include proficiency in CYME, PSS/E, PowerWorld, and various programming languages.

As an active member of the IEEE, Waheed has published extensively on topics such as transient stability and dynamic security assessment. His strategic vision and problem-solving skills have made him a key advocate for sustainable energy solutions, ensuring the successful integration of renewable energy into the grid.