At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead grid integration for utility-scale power projects and collaborate with top professionals.
- Company: Join SB Energy, a dynamic infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy transition while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3-7 years in power systems or renewable energy.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 165000 $ per year.
Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future.
Founded in 2019, SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!
Basic Function: The Manager, Grid Integration will support the interconnection, transmission, and commissioning activities for utility-scale generation across the CAISO region. This individual will coordinate project interconnection activities from early-stage development through commercial operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interconnection & Project Development: Support generator interconnection activities throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate preparation and submission of CAISO interconnection requests, and related documentation. Assist in reviewing interconnection applications, study agreements, and interconnection agreements. Coordinate with CAISO, transmission providers, utilities, consultants, and internal project teams. Track project milestones to help maintain development schedules.
- Transmission & Market Analysis: Support and conduct power flow analysis and congestion analysis for prospective project sites. Evaluate available transmission capacity, network upgrade costs, and project deliverability. Analyze competing queue positions and transmission expansion plans. Monitor CAISO market rule changes and assess project impacts.
- Engineering & Commissioning: Support project commissioning activities, including backfeed, synchronization, and Commercial Operation Date (COD). Coordinate with EPC contractors, QSEs, engineering, SCADA, and operations teams during construction and commissioning. Assist with project design modifications requiring CAISO approval. Help optimize project schedules and commissioning activities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Strategy, Operations, and Asset Management teams. Participate in utility, CAISO, and stakeholder meetings. Support due diligence activities for project financing and acquisitions. Maintain documentation and regulatory compliance throughout project execution.
Job Qualification / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 3–7 years of experience in power systems, transmission planning, grid integration, utility engineering, or renewable energy development.
- Working knowledge of CAISO generator and/or large-load interconnection processes.
- Understanding of transmission planning concepts and power system fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CAISO protocols and market operations.
- Familiarity with FERC interconnection processes.
- Experience with power system software such as PSS®E, PSLF, TARA, or PowerWorld.
- Exposure to Python, SQL, or data analytics tools.
- Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, battery storage, or data center projects.
The position requires up to 20% domestic travel.
Location: Denver, CO
Base Pay: $140,000 - $165,000
SB Energy’s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability, life insurance, competitive retirement benefits, generous paid time off, flexible working arrangements, and more.
SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
Manager, Grid Integration – Power Projects employer: SB Energy
At SB Energy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive health benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area. Join us in shaping the future of energy and infrastructure while working alongside high-caliber professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
