Director, Grid Strategy – Utility Planning

Solar Landscape

Senior power systems professional at Solar Landscape leading grid strategy efforts in utility transmission and distribution planning. Managing integration of distributed energy resources and advanced grid technologies.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electric utility planning, grid modernization, and distributed energy resource integration, with a strong ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations. Proficient in engaging cross-functional teams and stakeholders to advance innovative solutions in utility infrastructure and planning.

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Electric Utility PlanningGrid ModernizationDistributed Energy Resource IntegrationUtility Planning MethodologiesProfessional Engineer License

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Hard Skills

Hosting-Capacity AnalysisInterconnection ImpactsCapital PlanningLoad ForecastingInfrastructure DevelopmentDERMSDynamic Hosting CapacityNon-Wire AlternativesAdvanced Grid TechnologiesRenewable Energy

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

ADMSDigital TwinsVPPsMicrogrids

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseAdvanced Degree in Power Systems

Industry Keywords

PJMNYISOCAISOERCOTMISOISO/RTOGrid Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage utility planning and engineering teams to identify and advance opportunities to increase hosting capacity on constrained circuits.
Build strong relationships across utility planning, asset management, engineering, operations, regulatory, and innovation teams.
Develop technically credible, data-driven proposals that align distributed energy deployment with utility reliability and planning objectives.
Identify, develop, and advance DERMS, dynamic hosting capacity, flexible interconnection, non-wire alternative, and other grid-modernization pilot opportunities.
Analyze hosting-capacity maps, load forecasts, infrastructure plans, capital programs, and system-planning studies to inform market and siting strategy.
Interpret integrated distribution plans, integrated resource plans, long-range transmission plans, and other utility planning filings.
Monitor feeder and substation constraints, system-upgrade programs, load growth, electrification trends, and planned utility investments.
Identify circuits and substations where targeted operational changes, grid technologies, or infrastructure investments could unlock additional DER capacity.
Provide strategic guidance on integrating distributed solar and battery energy storage systems within utility distribution networks.
Evaluate how operating requirements, export controls, tariffs, system limitations, and utility planning assumptions affect DER deployment.
Support interpretation of feasibility studies, system-impact studies, facility studies, and related utility planning data.
Provide input on point-of-interconnection strategy and system-integration considerations.
Track emerging grid technologies, including ADMS, DERMS, advanced inverters, digital twins, VPPs, microgrids, and grid-enhancing technologies.
Participate in utility working groups, regulatory forums, industry organizations, and technical conferences related to grid modernization and DER integration.
Support development, interconnection, policy, and New Markets teams with early-stage grid intelligence and utility-planning insight.
Translate utility planning information into clear recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
10–20+ years of experience in electric utility planning, transmission or distribution engineering, grid modernization, or DER integration.
Deep understanding of utility planning methodologies, system constraints, reliability, infrastructure development, and capital planning.
Experience with distributed energy resources, renewable energy, battery energy storage, or advanced grid technologies.
Strong familiarity with utility planning studies, hosting-capacity analysis, interconnection impacts, and grid-modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to influence utility stakeholders and advance new technical or operational approaches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex grid issues into actionable business recommendations.
Experience within a major electric utility, ISO/RTO, grid consulting firm, or adjacent energy organization strongly preferred.
Familiarity with PJM, NYISO, CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, or other major U.S. power markets preferred.
Experience advancing DERMS, dynamic hosting capacity, flexible interconnection, non-wire alternatives, or related pilots preferred.
Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree in power systems, energy policy, or a related discipline preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance