Senior Manager, Interconnection & Regulatory - Energy

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is seeking a Senior Manager, Interconnection & Regulatory Affairs to join a leading renewable energy developer in Arlington, VA. This role will manage interconnection strategy across PJM and MISO, coordinating with utilities and external counsel from early screening through COD.

You will monitor regulatory developments, translate complex rules into actionable plans, and support go/no-go decisions and new-market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in interconnection, transmission, regulatory affairs, or power-market development.
• Strong knowledge of PJM and MISO interconnection processes.
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy and battery storage.
• Familiarity with FERC, utility, and ISO/RTO regulatory matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage interconnection activities across PJM, MISO, and utilities from screening through GIA and COD.
• Oversee queue positions, study processes, deposits, security requirements, milestones, and interconnection agreements.
• Assess interconnection capacity, network upgrade requirements, schedule risks, and cost exposure.
• Provide clear recommendations to Development and senior management regarding interconnection opportunities and risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the development portfolio.
• Support engagement with PJM, MISO, utilities, consultants, external counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Support project- and portfolio-level go/no-go decisions from an interconnection and regulatory perspective.
• Support greenfield development, new-market opportunities, M&A, and data center opportunities through interconnection and regulatory diligence.
• Coordinate internal team members and external consultants supporting interconnection activities.
• Maintain clear portfolio-level reporting on interconnection status, milestones, commitments, and key risks.

Skills

Interconnection

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Stakeholder management

PJM/MISO knowledge

Regulatory monitoring

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is seeking a Senior Manager, Interconnection & Regulatory Affairs to join a leading renewable energy developer in Arlington, VA. This role will manage interconnection strategy across PJM and MISO, coordinating with utilities and external counsel from early screening through COD.

You will monitor regulatory developments, translate complex rules into actionable plans, and support go/no-go decisions and new-market opportunities.