Manager, Grid Integration – Power Projects (CAISO)
About The Position
SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, focused on delivering reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, SB Energy has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline nationwide. The company leverages innovation and an AI-based digital platform to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load. The Manager, Grid Integration will support the interconnection, transmission, and commissioning activities for utility-scale generation across the CAISO region, coordinating project interconnection activities from early-stage development through commercial operation. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical fundamentals, excellent project management and communication skills, and a desire to become a subject matter expert in CAISO interconnection and transmission.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, including equipment substitutions and engineering updates.
- Support projects in meeting CAISO Criteria such as LVRT/HVRT/Load Smoothing & any other requirements for the generation projects.
- Help optimize project schedules and commissioning activities.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents.
- Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
- Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
- Mental Health Wellness Offerings
- Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
- Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
- Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
- Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
