Manager, Grid Strategy & Interconnection

Motive Workforce; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce seeks an experienced professional to lead grid strategy and interconnection for nationwide energy infrastructure projects, including utility-scale battery storage and on-site generation. The role combines technical evaluation with strategic project development to support commercial and investment decisions.

The candidate should independently manage complex interconnection initiatives across engineering, development, and commercial teams, coordinating with utilities and grid

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in interconnection strategy and project development.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale storage, distributed energy resources, and data center power.
• Ability to evaluate grid capacity, hosting capacity, and network upgrade costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection strategy and execution for utility-scale battery storage, distributed energy resources, and on-site generation projects.
• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle: site evaluation, queue positioning, applications, studies, and agreement negotiations.
• Evaluate grid capacity, transmission constraints, hosting capacity, and project feasibility.
• Review utility/ISO/RTO studies (load flow, short circuit, stability, contingency, deliverability).
• Develop strategies to manage interconnection risks, optimize costs, and improve project schedules.
• Collaborate with utilities, grid operators, and cross-functional teams to advance project approvals.

Job description

Motive Workforce is hiring a Manager, Grid Strategy & Interconnection to support the development and expansion of energy infrastructure projects nationwide, including utility-scale battery energy storage, distributed generation, on-site power solutions, and data center infrastructure. We are looking for an experienced interconnection professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic project development experience. This role goes beyond managing applications and utility studies. The right candidate can evaluate grid access opportunities, assess market conditions, navigate utility constraints, and develop interconnection strategies that support commercial and investment decisions. This position is ideal for a senior-level professional who has independently managed complex interconnection projects and understands both the engineering and business considerations involved in bringing energy infrastructure projects to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection strategy and execution for utility-scale battery storage, distributed energy resources, and on-site generation projects.
• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle, including site evaluation, queue positioning, applications, studies, and agreement negotiations.
• Evaluate grid capacity, transmission constraints, hosting capacity, network upgrade costs, and project feasibility.
• Review and interpret utility and ISO/RTO studies, including load flow, short circuit, stability, contingency, and deliverability analyses.
• Develop strategies to manage interconnection risks, optimize costs, and improve project schedules.
• Work directly with utilities and grid operators to address technical requirements and advance project approvals.
• Evaluate emerging market opportunities and recommend interconnection approaches based on technical and commercial considerations.
• Support interconnection planning for energy storage, distributed generation, and data center power infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, legal, and commercial teams to align interconnection activities with project milestones.
• Present technical findings, project risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.