Power Delivery Planning Manager - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Power Delivery Planning Manager is responsible for planning and securing electrical infrastructure to support large-scale data center developments. This role leads site evaluation for power viability, coordinates with utilities on transmission and substation planning, and supports the interconnection strategy to meet the aggressive timelines and power capacity needs of hyperscale data centers. This individual leads power delivery strategy from site selection through interconnection planning, enabling smooth hand-off to execution and construction teams. Some things you can expect to do: Site Evaluation & Power Feasibility Assess power availability, grid proximity, substation capacity, and system constraints for prospective development sites. Conduct preliminary reviews of utility infrastructure and long-term capacity planning to support phased development. Provide expert input on site selection, permitting, design, and construction to ensure power delivery is integrated into the broader project development process. Provide input on site selection, land use, zoning, and construction feasibility based on power access. Identify and manager power delivery risks and mitigation of risks. Identify and track AHJ transmission and distribution permitting requirements Establish Power Delivery Budgets in coordination with Utility Providers. Track utility infrastructure schedules and manage risks related to delivery delays or system constraints. Utility Coordination Act as the primary point of contact with utilities, transmission providers, and Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations regarding interconnection applications, studies, and agreements. Engage with utilities and transmission operators to understand timelines, requirements, and opportunities for interconnection. Lead utility data requests, initiate interconnection inquiries, and track development-stage milestones. Coordinate planning and execution of substation build-outs, upgrades, or new transmission lines in partnership with utilities. Track utility infrastructure schedules and manage risks related to delivery delays or system constraints. Strategic Planning Develop power delivery roadmaps to support development timelines and phased capacity growth. Evaluate and recommend interconnection strategies (new substations, taps, load-serving solutions). Technical & Regulatory Support Monitor regional transmission planning, regulatory changes, and utility investment plans that may impact site viability. Internal Collaboration Work closely with internal teams (development, design, construction, legal) to align power planning with business goals and development milestones. Translate technical power delivery information into executive-level summaries to support decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in transmission/distribution planning, interconnection, or utility coordination.
Strong understanding of utility infrastructure, substation design, and power delivery timelines.
Experience engaging with utilities and regulatory bodies on infrastructure development.
Experience supporting data center, industrial, or large infrastructure development.

Nice To Haves

Have familiarity with regional power markets (e.g. MISO).
Have power system modeling or interconnection study experience.
Have a Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Assess power availability, grid proximity, substation capacity, and system constraints for prospective development sites.
Conduct preliminary reviews of utility infrastructure and long-term capacity planning to support phased development.
Provide expert input on site selection, permitting, design, and construction to ensure power delivery is integrated into the broader project development process.
Provide input on site selection, land use, zoning, and construction feasibility based on power access.
Identify and manager power delivery risks and mitigation of risks.
Identify and track AHJ transmission and distribution permitting requirements
Establish Power Delivery Budgets in coordination with Utility Providers.
Track utility infrastructure schedules and manage risks related to delivery delays or system constraints.
Act as the primary point of contact with utilities, transmission providers, and Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations regarding interconnection applications, studies, and agreements.
Engage with utilities and transmission operators to understand timelines, requirements, and opportunities for interconnection.
Lead utility data requests, initiate interconnection inquiries, and track development-stage milestones.
Coordinate planning and execution of substation build-outs, upgrades, or new transmission lines in partnership with utilities.
Develop power delivery roadmaps to support development timelines and phased capacity growth.
Evaluate and recommend interconnection strategies (new substations, taps, load-serving solutions).
Monitor regional transmission planning, regulatory changes, and utility investment plans that may impact site viability.
Work closely with internal teams (development, design, construction, legal) to align power planning with business goals and development milestones.
Translate technical power delivery information into executive-level summaries to support decision-making.