Director of Policy

ON.energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

ON.energy is hiring a Senior Policy & Regulatory Affairs professional in Houston to lead ISO/RTO engagement and regulatory strategy. You will collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to align grid requirements with project development and customer engagements.

You will educate regulators, utilities, and market operators on how ON.energy’s technology supports grid stability and reliability, while shaping policy frameworks for large‑load interconnection and ride‑through capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the energy industry, including 3–5 years in energy policy, regulatory affairs, or stakeholder advocacy.
• Strong background in power systems engineering, transmission planning, grid operations, or related disciplines.
• Direct experience in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes, tariff development, or regulatory proceedings.
• Deep understanding of grid reliability, interconnection processes, inverter‑based resources, or large‑load integration challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills translating technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive complex initiatives across technical and policy domains.
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Policy, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent ON.energy in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes, technical committees, tariff proceedings, and regulatory working groups.
• Educate regulators, utilities, and market operators on how ON.energy’s medium‑voltage UPS technology supports grid stability and reliability.
• Advocate for policies and market frameworks that enable large‑load interconnection and flexible load participation.
• Develop comment letters, policy briefs, presentations, and technical materials translating complex engineering concepts into clear narratives.
• Lead engagement in rulemakings and technical discussions related to large‑load interconnection and grid technologies.
• Monitor and respond to ISO/RTO, FERC, NERC, and state regulatory developments that impact grid‑connected large loads.
• Partner with CTO and engineering teams to reflect ON.energy’s capabilities in planning studies and regulatory proceedings.
• Position ON.energy as a thought leader in grid reliability and power quality.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy engagement

Stakeholder advocacy

Grid reliability

Technical communication

Education

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Policy, or related field

Job description

Opportunity

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper‑scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid‑safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

What You’ll Do

Lead Grid & Policy Engagement

• Represent ON.energy in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes, technical committees, tariff proceedings, and regulatory working groups.
• Educate regulators, utilities, and market operators on how ON.energy’s medium‑voltage UPS technology supports grid stability and reliability.
• Advocate for policies and market frameworks that enable responsible large‑load interconnection and flexible load participation.
• Develop comment letters, policy briefs, presentations, and technical materials that translate complex engineering concepts into clear, compelling narratives.

Shape the Technical Narrative

• Lead ON.energy’s engagement in rulemakings and technical discussions related to large‑load interconnection, inverter‑based resources, voltage and frequency ride‑through, system strength, and grid‑forming technologies.
• Monitor and proactively respond to emerging NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, and state regulatory developments that impact grid‑connected large loads.
• Partner closely with the CTO and engineering teams to ensure ON.energy’s capabilities are accurately reflected in planning studies, technical standards, and regulatory proceedings.
• Help position ON.energy as a thought leader in grid reliability, power quality, and next‑generation load integration.

Drive Strategy & Execution

• Own ON.energy’s ISO/RTO engagement strategy across priority markets including ERCOT, PJM, MISO, and SPP.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, commercial, and operations teams to embed regulatory and grid requirements early in project development and customer engagements.
• Identify policy and regulatory risks proactively and develop strategies to mitigate deployment barriers.
• Support go‑to‑market strategy through deep understanding of evolving grid requirements and market structures.

Build Industry Relationships

• Develop trusted relationships with ISO leadership, utility engineering teams, regulators, policymakers, and industry associations.
• Represent ON.energy at technical conferences, industry forums, and stakeholder workshops.
• Strengthen ON.energy’s reputation as a credible, technically grounded, policy‑forward voice in the energy industry.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in the energy industry, including 3–5 years focused on energy policy, regulatory affairs, or stakeholder advocacy.
• Strong background in power systems engineering, transmission planning, grid operations, or related technical disciplines.
• Direct experience participating in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes, tariff development, or regulatory proceedings.
• Deep understanding of grid reliability, interconnection processes, inverter‑based resources, or large‑load integration challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, persuasive messaging for non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive complex initiatives across technical and policy domains.
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Policy, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

For US‑based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance‑based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico‑based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission‑driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [e-mail]
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.