Director of Grid Services

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a strategic leader in energy markets responsible for defining and executing strategies for participation in wholesale power markets. This role requires 7-10 years of experience in energy markets and utilities, with strong knowledge of ISO/RTO market structures. Responsibilities include leading asset aggregation development, ensuring grid compliance, and building partnerships with technology providers. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive health benefits in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in energy markets, utilities, or grid services environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/RTO markets and energy market structures.
• Proven ability to build new capabilities in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy for energy market participation.
• Lead development of asset aggregation and dispatch capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams for grid compliance.

Skills

Energy market experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Collaboration and leadership

Technical and commercial fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

This strategic leadership role sits at the intersection of energy innovation, distributed energy systems, and modern electricity markets. It is responsible for building and scaling the capabilities required to monetize distributed energy assets through participation in wholesale power markets and utility grid services programs. The role acts as a key connector between engineering, product, and commercial teams to ensure energy systems are designed to be grid‑ready from the ground up. It involves shaping how distributed energy resources are aggregated, optimized, and dispatched as part of virtual power plant strategies. The position operates in a highly cross‑functional, fast‑evolving environment where regulatory, technical, and commercial considerations must be balanced. It is ideal for a leader who can translate complex energy market dynamics into scalable business capabilities with real‑world impact on grid reliability and decarbonization.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute the strategy for participation in energy markets and utility grid services programs, ensuring scalable monetization of distributed energy assets.
• Lead the development of asset aggregation and dispatch capabilities, including virtual power plant frameworks across distributed energy resources such as storage, microgrids, and EV infrastructure.
• Establish technical standards for grid‑ready systems, including telemetry, metering, secure communications, and remote dispatch capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, data science, and software teams to ensure all energy products are designed for grid participation and market compliance.
• Develop forecasting models, analytics, and simulations to evaluate energy market participation opportunities and asset performance.
• Design commercial structures, revenue‑sharing models, and participation frameworks for distributed energy market engagement.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with ISO/RTO requirements, cybersecurity standards, and market participation rules.
• Build partnerships with aggregators, technology providers, and scheduling entities to accelerate market entry and scale capabilities.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in energy markets, utilities, distributed energy resources, or grid services environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/RTO markets (such as PJM, CAISO, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, SPP, ISO-NE) and energy market structures.
• Proven experience developing or commercializing distributed energy solutions, energy services, or recurring revenue programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build new capabilities or programs within complex, cross‑functional organizations.
• Strong technical and commercial fluency, with the ability to translate engineering concepts into business strategy.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks, grid operations, and energy market participation models.
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with senior leadership roles in the energy sector.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options depending on role requirements.
• Performance‑based culture with merit‑driven compensation and recognition.
• Strong career development and continuous learning opportunities in a high‑growth environment.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge energy transition initiatives, including virtual power plants and grid modernization.
• Inclusive benefits package supporting employees and their families.