Remote Director of Transmission & Interconnection

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Bonuses

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health insurance with employer contrib

HSA

FSA

Flexible work hours

Wellness credits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to join the team shaping interconnection strategy for a pipeline of power projects. You will drive queue entry timing, study management, and agreement negotiations while coordinating with project development leadership and external consultants.

Remote-based role offering a competitive package and equity. You will manage FERC/RTO interconnection processes and lead transmission feasibility studies across multiple developments,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in power generation interconnection, transmission planning, or utility regulatory affairs.
• Hands-on experience managing FERC/RTO interconnection processes (MISO, PJM, WECC, SPP, NYISO, or 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 experience on interconnection processes and experience with Commission staff and leadership.
• Large Load interconnection process experience is highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power systems, or a related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute interconnection strategy for the project pipeline, including queue entry timing, study management, and agreement negotiation
• Manage FERC, RTO/ISO, and utility interconnection processes across multiple active projects simultaneously
• Lead transmission feasibility and impact studies, coordinating with third-party consultants
• Negotiate Generator Interconnection Agreements and related transmission or distribution agreements
• Monitor and respond to FERC Order 2023 and evolving interconnection rule changes
• Partner with the Director of Project Development to align interconnection timelines with overall project schedules
• Assess interconnection and electric service requirements for co-located production facilities and power sites

Skills

Interconnection strategy

FERC/RTO interconnection

Transmission planning

GIA negotiation

Queue management

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or power systems

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Director of Transmission & Interconnection to join the team shaping interconnection strategy for a pipeline of power projects. You will drive queue entry timing, study management, and agreement negotiations while coordinating with project development leadership and external consultants.

Remote-based role offering a competitive package and equity. You will manage FERC/RTO interconnection processes and lead transmission feasibility studies across multiple developments,