GridStor is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Transmission and Interconnection. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing and managing projects related to the interconnection of large stand-alone energy storage systems.
Requirements
- Lead and manage standalone energy storage interconnection activities across ERCOT and SPP markets.
- Oversee preparation, submission, and execution of ERCOT interconnection stages (Stages 1, 2, and 3) and SPP DISIS processes.
- Coordinate development of interconnection request packages, including application forms, site layouts, technical data, and security postings.
- Manage consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality interconnection deliverables.
- Provide internal teams with clear schedules, milestones, risks, and expectations throughout the interconnection lifecycle.
- Support greenfield project siting and transmission due diligence activities.
- Evaluate node-level market and congestion data, substation expandability, transmission availability and constraints, commercial attractiveness, and proximity to potential offtake/load centers.
- Utilize transmission planning tools, OASIS/OATI resources, ISO data, and consultant studies to assess project viability and risk.
- Review and analyze interconnection study results and technical reports.
- Develop clear, easy-to-navigate internal summaries highlighting project feasibility, network upgrade exposure, cost and schedule impacts, key risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Track evolving project risks throughout study and execution phases.
- Ensure compliance with applicable grid codes, interconnection requirements, and transmission planning criteria.
- Stay informed on ISO/RTO queue reform initiatives, transmission expansion activities, hybrid and storage integration requirements, industry best practices, and evolving market rules.
- Lead and mentor junior staff and support day-to-day team operations.
- Foster a collaborative and solutions-oriented work environment.
- Influence cross-functional decisions through strong technical knowledge, communication, and stakeholder management.
- Effectively manage difficult conversations, competing priorities, and conflict resolution with minimal supervision.
- Support interconnection due diligence activities for project acquisitions ranging from early-stage to late-stage assets.
- Identify fatal flaws, technical constraints, schedule risks, and transmission-related commercial impacts.
- Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to assess upgrade exposure, deliverability risks, and interconnection positioning.
- Support investment and acquisition decision-making with technical and commercial analysis.
- Partner closely with EPC, Engineering, Development, and Project Management teams to support successful execution of late-stage projects.
- Coordinate with utilities and ISOs regarding project milestones, deliverables, outages, and construction-related activities.
- Help resolve technical and schedule-related issues impacting project execution.
- Ensure transparent communication and effective translation of technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to facilitate project execution and ensure compliance.
- Represent GridStor in stakeholder forums, regulatory proceedings, ISO/RTO working groups, interconnection policy discussions, and track transmission policy developments, queue reforms, and grid code changes.
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus
- Generous paid leave
- Employee participation in Long Term Incentive Plan
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- HSA/FSA for participating employees
- 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Continuing education and professional development
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Hybrid work environment
- Healthy snacks
- Volunteer opportunities
- Company outings
