Senior Manager, Grid Interconnection & Data Center Power

GridStor; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid leave

Long Term Incentive Plan

Healthcare package

401(k)

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

GridStor is seeking an experienced Senior Manager/Director of Load Interconnection & Grid Integration to drive the technical strategy for large interconnections across North America for hyperscale data centers and energy infrastructure.

The role covers Front-of-the-Meter and Behind-the-Meter interconnections, coordinating with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and EPCs, and leading studies including EMT/short circuit analysis to ensure reliable, scalable power delivery across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in transmission planning, large load interconnection, or power systems engineering.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center or large load interconnections.
• Strong understanding of utility transmission systems, substations, and interconnection processes.
• Experience with PJM, ERCOT, CAISO and other ISO/RTO markets preferred.
• Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP-RV, PowerFactory, ETAP or similar tools.
• Experience evaluating BESS, hybrid generation, renewable integration, or co-located energy systems.
• Strong PM, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection strategy across ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, MISO, SPP, WECC and service territories.
• Manage lifecycle of interconnection processes, including applications and negotiations.
• Develop technical solutions for BESS, hybrid generation and data center projects.
• Interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners, and manufacturers.
• Evaluate data center power architectures and redundancy strategies.
• Lead transmission planning, power flow, EMT, and grid compliance studies.
• Coordinate HIL testing and model validation with OEMs and EPCs.
• Identify risks, constraints, schedule impacts, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor ISO/regulatory changes and adapt project strategy as needed.
• Provide technical leadership to internal teams and external consultants.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Project management

BESS integration

ISO/RTO experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

PSLF

EMTP-RV

PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

GridStor is seeking an experienced Senior Manager/Director of Load Interconnection & Grid Integration to drive the technical strategy for large interconnections across North America for hyperscale data centers and energy infrastructure.

The role covers Front-of-the-Meter and Behind-the-Meter interconnections, coordinating with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and EPCs, and leading studies including EMT/short circuit analysis to ensure reliable, scalable power delivery across multiple markets.