Manager, Grid Interconnections & Transmission

Energy Vault, Inc.; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

RSUs

401K employer matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life, disability insurance

Paternity leave (8 weeks)

Generous holidays

Flexible time off

Home office equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking a Manager, Interconnections & Transmission to lead the full lifecycle of utility-scale interconnections across North America. You will drive strategy, manage submissions, studies, and milestones while coordinating with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and internal teams to optimize project siting and commercialization.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in interconnection and transmission planning, strong technical modeling skills, and the ability to operate in fast-paced energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 8+ years in interconnection, transmission planning, or grid integration.
• Deep experience with ISO/RTO interconnection processes; ERCOT preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems, congestion analysis, and hosting capacity.
• Experience coordinating with utilities and ISO/RTOs through studies and filings.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection strategy and execution for utility-scale projects (BESS, solar, hybrids).
• Manage full interconnection lifecycle: site screening, queue, studies, and agreements.
• Evaluate transmission availability, congestion risk, and upgrade requirements for siting decisions.
• Coordinate with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and internal teams across feasibility to energization.
• Develop tools and best practices for evaluating interconnection opportunities.

Skills

Interconnection strategy

Transmission planning

Grid reliability

Project management

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Job description

Energy Vault is seeking a Manager, Interconnections & Transmission to lead the full lifecycle of utility-scale interconnections across North America. You will drive strategy, manage submissions, studies, and milestones while coordinating with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and internal teams to optimize project siting and commercialization.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in interconnection and transmission planning, strong technical modeling skills, and the ability to operate in fast-paced energy