Grid Interconnection Strategy Lead — Storage & Data Centers

Prologis; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 149,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Prologis Energy Solutions seeks an Interconnection Manager to lead strategy and execution across a nationwide portfolio. Focus on utility-scale battery storage, on-prem generation, and data center integrations, spanning front of the meter and behind the meter applications.

The role owns the full lifecycle of interconnection from site diligence to study outcomes, interacts with internal teams and utilities, and leverages emerging tech to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in interconnection, grid integration, utility coordination, or energy infrastructure development.
• Experience evaluating both utility-scale and distributed energy site locations based on power availability and financial due diligence.
• Prior interconnection experience in key markets (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, SPP and MISO) and experience working with Grid operators in respective markets.
• Strong understanding of utility and ISO interconnection processes and study phases.
• Prior experience negotiating and executing interconnection agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-project portfolios with material financial and schedule risk.
• Proven success coordinating across internal teams and external utility stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical outcomes into business and delivery impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection strategy and execution across utility and ISO/RTO markets for utility-scale storage, distributed energy resources, and on-prem power infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary internal owner of interconnection queue positions, financial postings, and study outcomes across the portfolio.
• Interpret and challenge utility and ISO study results, including load flow, short circuit, contingency, stability, and deliverability analyses, to support commercial and investment decisions.
• Partner with the Global Head of Utility Strategy and Engagement to support interconnection planning for hyperscale data center co-location, micro and edge data centers, and other energy-intensive uses requiring reliable grid access.
• Coordinate with commercial, development, and delivery teams to align interconnection timelines with permitting, construction readiness, and customer delivery requirements.
• Partner with Legal and external counsel on negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements and amendments.
• Provide clear communication to senior leadership on interconnection risks, dependencies, and schedule impacts.

Skills

Interconnection

Grid integration

Utility coordination

Energy infrastructure development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Energy Systems, or Power Engineering

Job description

Prologis Energy Solutions seeks an Interconnection Manager to lead strategy and execution across a nationwide portfolio. Focus on utility-scale battery storage, on-prem generation, and data center integrations, spanning front of the meter and behind the meter applications.

The role owns the full lifecycle of interconnection from site diligence to study outcomes, interacts with internal teams and utilities, and leverages emerging tech to improve efficiency and outcomes.