Remote Director, Grid Interconnection & Transmission Strategy

OKLO; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible time off

equity

bonuses

competitive pay

401(k)

health insurance (employer contributed

HSA

FSA

flexible work hours

wellness credits

other benefits

Job summary

Oklo Inc. in Santa Clara, CA (remote possible) seeks a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to own the company’s grid interconnection strategy across multiple development sites.

You will manage a team and interface with RTOs/ISOs, utilities, and external consultants while aligning interconnection timelines with project schedules. The role requires 10+ years in interconnection/ transmission planning, hands-on FERC/RTO experience, and strong leadership, with a focus on complex GIAs and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in power generation interconnection, transmission planning, or utility regulatory affairs.
• Hands-on experience with FERC/RTO interconnection processes (MISO, PJM, WECC, SPP, NYISO, CAISO preferred).
• Deep familiarity with transmission studies, queue management, and GIA negotiation.
• Nuclear, baseload, or co-located generation interconnection experience is a strong differentiator.
• Advocacy work on interconnection processes and experience working with Commission staff and leadership.
• Large Load interconnection process is highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power systems, or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute interconnection strategy for Oklo's project pipeline, including queue entry timing, study management, and GIA negotiation.
• Manage all FERC, RTO/ISO, and utility interconnection processes across multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Lead transmission feasibility and impact studies, including coordination with third-party consultants.
• Negotiate Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs) and related transmission/distribution agreements.
• Monitor and respond to FERC Order 2023 and evolving interconnection rule changes affecting Oklo's portfolio.
• Partner with Director of Project Development to align interconnection timelines with overall project schedules.
• Over time, build and manage a team of interconnection professionals.
• Assess interconnection and electric service requirements for Isotope production facilities co-located with or proximate to Aurora powerhouse sites, including behind-the-meter load configurations and dedicated service agreements.
• Support transmission and distribution planning for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses (NLICs), where multiple load centers and generation sources may require coordinated interconnection and grid service solutions.

Skills

Interconnection strategy

FERC/RTO/ISO

GIA negotiation

Transmission studies

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Nuclear interconnection

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MISO

PJM

CAISO

Job description

Oklo Inc. in Santa Clara, CA (remote possible) seeks a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to own the company’s grid interconnection strategy across multiple development sites.

You will manage a team and interface with RTOs/ISOs, utilities, and external consultants while aligning interconnection timelines with project schedules. The role requires 10+ years in interconnection/ transmission planning, hands-on FERC/RTO experience, and strong leadership, with a focus on complex GIAs and