James McCarten PE is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Director of Interconnection at Solar Landscape since April 2023. Prior to this role, James held various positions at New York Power Authority, including Project Manager II and Senior Project Engineer II from January 2021 to April 2023. James also worked as a Senior Engineer at Con Edison and as a Principal Staff Engineer at PSEG between 2012 and 2021. Early career experience includes roles as a Special Inspector at HAKS Engineers Architects and Land Surveyors and as a Field Technician at French and Parrello Associates. James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University, graduating in 2010, and has foundational education from New Milford High School, completing studies in 2006.