Manager, Interconnection & 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

Our Company

Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.

Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world.

Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long‑term energy security.

By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most.

Our Values

We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.

We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.

We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.

We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.

We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Your Impact as a Manager, Interconnections & Transmission

The Manager, Interconnection & Transmission plays a central role in enabling Energy Vault's growth as an IPP across utility‑scale battery energy storage (BESS), hybrid renewable, and large‑load infrastructure projects. This position owns the full lifecycle of interconnection — from interconnection strategy through site diligence, application management, study review, and agreement execution — while working closely with internal teams across engineering, development, and commercial, as well as external stakeholders including utilities and ISO/RTOs.

The position plays a critical role in evaluating project viability, reducing development risk, optimizing transmission access, and ensuring projects are positioned for successful commercialization in increasingly capacity‑constrained markets.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical understanding of transmission and interconnection processes with strong commercial judgment, strategic thinking, and execution capability.

Your Mission

Interconnection Strategy & Queue Management

• Lead interconnection strategy and execution for utility‑scale BESS, solar, hybrid, and large‑load projects across North American power markets.
• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle, including site screening, queue positioning, application submission, study review, milestone management, and commercial operation readiness.
• Evaluate transmission availability, congestion exposure, curtailment risk, hosting capacity, and network upgrade requirements to support project siting and investment decisions.
• Coordinate and manage utility and ISO/RTO interactions throughout feasibility, system impact, facilities, and deliverability study phases.

Study Review & Technical Oversight

• Review and interpret power system studies including load flow, short‑circuit, contingency, stability, and deliverability analyses.
• Translate study results into actionable recommendations — including network upgrade costs, risk mitigation strategies, and schedule impacts — to support commercial and investment decisions.
• Coordinate external consultants performing transmission modeling and interconnection studies while ensuring consistency, quality, and schedule alignment.
• Monitor evolving ISO/RTO tariffs, FERC policies, cluster study reforms, transmission planning activities, and market rule changes impacting project economics or development timelines.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Manage utility and ISO/RTO interconnection applications through the full lifecycle: submission, data validation, study coordination, milestone tracking, and agreement execution.
• Support transmission and interconnection due diligence activities for acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic development opportunities.
• Identify and communicate interconnection‑related risks, schedule impacts, withdrawal exposure, and upgrade cost sensitivities to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure grid compliance and successful project execution through commissioning and energization.
• Develop standardized tools, processes, and best practices for evaluating interconnection opportunities across multiple markets.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline (master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in interconnection, transmission planning, grid integration.
• Deep experience with ISO/RTO interconnection processes, with ERCOT strongly preferred; SPP, PJM, MISO, CAISO, or WECC experience highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of large load and/or generation interconnection processes across utility and ISO/RTO jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems, congestion analysis, network upgrades, and grid reliability considerations.
• Experience managing utility and ISO/RTO interconnection applications and coordinating through feasibility, system impact, facilities, and deliverability studies.
• Experience overseeing external consultants and technical service providers.
• Experience using power system modeling tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerWorld, PSCAD, or similar).
• Strong communication skills — able to work cross‑functionally and present technical outcomes to non‑technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Good understanding of electricity markets and products and use cases realized by Energy Storage systems, Hybrid systems.
• Experience with hybrid data centers strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally.
• Comfortable thriving in fast‑paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Energy Vault participates in E‑Verify.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company‑paid Life insurance, Short‑ and Long‑term disability insurance.
• 8‑weeks for Paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

Join Us in Empowering Change

At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.