Behind-the-Meter Interconnection & Transmission Lead

Fervo Energy Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a Transmission & Interconnection Manager to lead behind-the-meter interconnection strategy and grid integration across its North American project portfolio. This role will own development and standardization of interconnection requirements and coordinate directly with utilities and customers.

You will support transmission analysis, evaluate market dynamics, and collaborate with Development, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive project delivery and asset value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience in generation interconnection, transmission systems, utility coordination, or behind-the-meter power connections required.
• Strong understanding of electric grid interconnection processes and utility technical requirements required.
• Ability to manage complex external stakeholder relationships across utilities, customers, and project teams required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment required.

Responsibilities

• Define and standardize internal requirements for behind-the-meter generation interconnections, including technical studies and testing protocols.
• Identify and evaluate utility rules, technical requirements, and implementation pathways for behind-the-meter generation opportunities.
• Lead interconnection activities for behind-the-meter projects, including application strategy, utility coordination, technical study review, and agreement execution.
• Serve as Fervo’s primary interface with customers and external stakeholders for behind-the-meter interconnection activities.
• Support assessment of power delivery options and transmission-related project risks across Fervo’s development portfolio.
• Prepare and support transmission service applications and evaluate data, congestion risks, and transmission availability.
• Assess transmission-related market dynamics, including nodal basis exposure, LMP pricing impacts, and interregional transmission opportunities.
• Support evaluation of strategic transmission development and multi-party transmission participation opportunities.
• Provide technical support for surface facility design and grid connection requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Development, Engineering, Commercial, and external utility stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Contribute to internal market and transmission analyses that inform Fervo’s commercial development strategy across North America.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Fervo Energy is seeking a Transmission & Interconnection Manager to lead behind-the-meter interconnection strategy and grid integration across its North American project portfolio. This role will own development and standardization of interconnection requirements and coordinate directly with utilities and customers.

You will support transmission analysis, evaluate market dynamics, and collaborate with Development, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive project delivery and asset value.