[Hiring] Staff or Principal, Generation Interconnection & Grid Engineering @Antora Energy

Role Description

Antora is seeking a Staff / Principal, Interconnection & Grid Engineering to lead the technical execution of generation interconnection processes for Antora's thermal energy storage projects across multiple RTOs/ISOs (MISO, SPP, ERCOT, and others as the portfolio expands). This is a hands-on role: the person in this seat will own interconnection applications and studies end to end, direct the consultants who perform detailed modeling work, and bring independent technical judgment to configuration, sizing, and de-risking decisions long before a project reaches a formal queue.

The ideal candidate combines deep power systems engineering fundamentals with practical fluency in how interconnection actually works inside each RTO/ISO.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Interconnection Process Leadership
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end interconnection process for Antora projects across MISO, SPP, ERCOT, and other RTOs/ISOs as needed.
  • Serve as Antora's primary technical point of contact with RTO/ISO interconnection staff, transmission owners, and utilities.
  • Navigate the distinct interconnection rules, tariffs, cluster study cycles, and procedural requirements unique to each RTO/ISO.
  • Track and manage financial postings, security deposits, milestone deliverables, and agreement obligations across the interconnection portfolio.
• Technical Studies & Engineering
  • Develop and maintain single-line diagrams (SLDs) for proposed interconnection configurations.
  • Run and/or critically review stability, dynamic, load flow, and short-circuit studies.
  • Evaluate sizing and configuration options to identify the optimal technical and commercial path for each project.
  • Interpret utility and RTO study results and translate findings into clear implications for cost, schedule, and project viability.
• Consultant & Vendor Management
  • Direct and manage external engineering consultants performing interconnection studies.
  • Scope consultant engagements, review deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Early-Stage De-Risking
  • Partner with site selection and project development teams to assess interconnection feasibility and technical risk.
  • Identify and flag interconnection risks early enough to influence site selection, project sequencing, and commercial terms.
  • Build and maintain repeatable frameworks, checklists, and tools to standardize how Antora screens and de-risks new interconnection opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with the transmission strategy, project development, policy, and commercial teams.
  • Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to non-technical internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering, interconnection studies, or transmission planning.
• Demonstrated experience developing single-line diagrams and running or critically reviewing load flow, short-circuit, stability, and dynamic studies.
• Working knowledge of commercial power system modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, ASPEN, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and RTO/ISO interconnection processes, tariffs, and cluster study frameworks.
• Experience managing or directing external engineering consultants on technical deliverables.
• Proven ability to independently evaluate interconnection configuration and sizing tradeoffs.
• Experience interconnecting storage, generation, or large flexible loads, particularly co-located or hybrid configurations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear risk and decision guidance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus) or related field.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience across multiple RTOs/ISOs (e.g., MISO, SPP, ERCOT, PJM, CAISO).
• Prior experience working directly for an RTO/ISO, transmission owner, or utility transmission planning group.
• Familiarity with network upgrade cost allocation methodologies and deliverability/capacity accreditation frameworks.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Coding proficiency (e.g., Python) for study automation, data analysis, or power system tool APIs.

Work Location

Remote, US

Salary Range

$188,000 USD - $265,000 USD

Salary Basis

Annual

Benefits

• Equity compensation in the form of stock options.
• Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance.
• 401K plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

Company Description

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.