Energy Vault
energy storage and power infrastructure
Manager,Interconnection&Transmission
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“Manager, Interconnection & Transmission at Energy Vault. Skills: Interconnection strategy, Transmission planning, Grid integration, ISO/RTO interconnection processes, Power system studies, Commercial judgment, Strategic thinking, Execution capability. Lead interconnection strategy and execution for utility-scale BESS, solar, hybrid, and large-load projects across North American power markets. Manage the full interconnection lifecycle, including site screening, queue positioning, application subm”
What You'll Achieve.
enabling Energy Vault's growth as an IPP; evaluating project viability; reducing development risk; optimizing transmission access; ensuring projects are positioned for successful commercialization; support project siting and investment decisions; support commercial and investment decisions; ensuring consistency, quality, and schedule alignment; impact project economics or development timelines; support transmission and interconnection due diligence activities; ensure grid compliance and successful project execution through commissioning and energization; Develop standardized tools, processes, and best practices for evaluating interconnection opportunities across multiple markets
Industry & Context.
risk mitigation strategies
Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments, Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, Energy Vault participates in E-Verify
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline, 8+ years of experience in interconnection, transmission planning, grid integration, Deep experience with ISO/RTO interconnection processes, knowledge of large load and/or generation interconnection processes across utility and ISO/RTO jurisdictions, understanding of transmission systems, congestion analysis, network upgrades, and grid reliability considerations, Experience managing utility and ISO/RTO interconnection applications and coordinating through feasibility, system impact, facilities, and deliverability studies, Experience overseeing external consultants and technical service providers, communication skills — able to work cross-functionally and present technical outcomes to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership, Good understanding of electricity markets and products and use cases realized by Energy Storage systems, Hybrid systems, Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments, Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check
Nice to Have
master’s preferred, ERCOT strongly SPP, PJM, MISO, CAISO, or WECC experience highly valued, Experience with hybrid data centers strongly preferred, A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
What You'll Do.
Lead interconnection strategy and execution for utility-scale BESS
and large-load projects across North American power markets
Manage the full interconnection lifecycle
including site screening
application submission
and commercial operation readiness
Evaluate transmission availability
and network upgrade requirements to support project siting and investment decisions
Coordinate and manage utility and ISO/RTO interactions throughout feasibility
and deliverability study phases
Review and interpret power system studies including load flow
and deliverability analyses
Translate study results into actionable recommendations — including network upgrade costs
risk mitigation strategies
and schedule impacts — to support commercial and investment decisions
Coordinate external consultants performing transmission modeling and interconnection studies while ensuring consistency
and schedule alignment
Monitor evolving ISO/RTO tariffs
cluster study reforms
transmission planning activities
and market rule changes impacting project economics or development timelines
Manage utility and ISO/RTO interconnection applications through the full lifecycle: submission
and agreement execution
Support transmission and interconnection due diligence activities for acquisitions
and strategic development opportunities
Identify and communicate interconnection-related risks
and upgrade cost sensitivities to internal stakeholders and executive leadership
Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure grid compliance and successful project execution through commissioning and energization
Develop standardized tools
and best practices for evaluating interconnection opportunities across multiple markets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with internal teams across engineering, development, and commercial; working with external stakeholders including utilities and ISO/RTOs; Coordinate and manage utility and ISO/RTO interactions; Coordinate external consultants performing transmission modeling and interconnection studies; Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership; able to work cross-functionally and present technical outcomes to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership; Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams
Communication Scope
communication skills — able to work cross-functionally and present technical outcomes to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
Process & Methodology
Queue management, Milestone management, Schedule alignment, Milestone tracking, Risk mitigation strategies, Schedule impacts
Full Job Description
## Description Our Company Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets. Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world. Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security. By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most. Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube. Our Values We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings. We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients. We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships. We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble. We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose. Your Impact as a Manager, Interconnections & Transmission: The Manager, Interconnection & Transmission plays a central role in enabling Energy Vault's growth as an IPP across utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS), hybrid renewable, and large-load infrastructure projects. This position owns the full lifecycle of interconnection — from interconnection strateg
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