Director, Large Load Interconnection & Strategy

Generate • San Francisco, CA

6d • $195,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Generate Capital aims to provide power to large load customers through a combination of on-site power and grid-connected solutions. As Director, Large Load Interconnection & Strategy you will lead site identification and assessment, interconnection strategy and execution to deliver this. You will be the internal authority on where and when Generate can realistically deliver power.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in power system engineering, interconnection, grid integration, or transmission planning
• Prior experience at one or more of: Independent Power Producers or power developers Utilities or transmission owners ISO/RTOs A data center developer Power system advisory or engineering consultancies (e.g., DNV, Black & Veatch)
• Experience supporting large-load interconnections (data centers, industrials, electrification loads)
• Strong understanding of FERC transmission tariffs, transmission planning, interconnection processes, queue reform, and grid reliability constraints
• Engineering background strongly preferred (electrical or mechanical)

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection strategy and execution for large load customers across the U.S. in alignment with Generate’s priorities and evolving regulatory frameworks.
• Screen and qualify markets/sites using time-to-power, grid constraints, queue position/dynamics, upgrade exposure, and transmission availability for existing and new large load sites.
• Evaluate power transmission infrastructure requirements and risks, including delivering power from the grid or via on-site / near-site generation or renewables.
• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle, including queue strategy, studies, network upgrades, cost allocation, and milestone tracking.
• Lead negotiation and execution of interconnection-related agreements (e.g., feasibility/impact/facilities study agreements, interconnection agreements, construction coordination, cost allocation and security postings)
• Partner effectively with internal teams to define, articulate and execute the interconnection proposition to large load customers.
• Interface with utilities, transmission owners, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, and regulators to advance projects efficiently
• Develop internal standards, playbooks, and processes to scale interconnection execution as the platform grows

Benefits

• health care benefits
• retirement benefits
• benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits)
• other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed