Director, Transmission & Interconnection

Vantage Data Centers

Director of Transmission & Interconnection for Vantage Data Centers overseeing grid interconnection activities. Leading strategy and execution to ensure timely access to transmission systems across North America.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy and execution of all grid interconnection activities across Vantage’s energy portfolio.
Ensure projects achieve timely, compliant, and cost-effective access to transmission and distribution systems.
Accountable for the full lifecycle of load and generation interconnection processes across ISOs and utilities.
Serve as both a technical authority and strategic leader.
Partner closely with Project Management, Infrastructure, and Commercial teams to align grid solutions with development objectives.
Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation across interconnection timelines, regulatory frameworks, and system constraints.
Build, manage, and mentor a team of interconnection professionals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
PE in Power Systems and MBA are a plus.
10+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, or power systems engineering
Background in utility, developer, or power consulting environments
Deep experience with ISO/RTO processes (ERCOT strongly preferred; SPP, PJM, MISO a plus)
Strong knowledge of large load and/or generation interconnection processes
Understanding of grid compliance and power quality requirements, including mitigation strategies
Proven experience managing complex stakeholder environments across utilities, regulators, and consultants
Strong analytical skills related to cost, schedule, and system constraints
Demonstrated leadership experience building and managing technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life and AD&D
short and long-term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program that includes company match
many other additional voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission planninginterconnection processespower systems engineeringISO/RTO processesgrid compliancepower quality requirementsrisk identificationmitigation strategiesanalytical skillsstakeholder management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic thinkingcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteam managementrisk managementanalytical thinkingproject alignment

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringPE in Power SystemsMBA