Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs (Energy Markets & Transmission)

Rowan Digital Infrastructure • Baltimore, MD

2d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is transforming data center delivery for speed and scale, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, quality, and flexibility. They aim to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers. Rowan is building a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 US markets and is backed by Quinbrook and Blackstone. This role is for a Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Energy Markets & Transmission, who will be the lead subject matter expert on PJM and wholesale electricity market policy. The individual will provide strategic guidance on regulatory developments impacting data center development, energy supply, transmission access, reliability, interconnection, and large-load service. This role requires deep experience in PJM stakeholder processes, policy development, drafting comments and filings, and influencing outcomes. The individual will lead Rowan's engagement with PJM, FERC, NERC, MISO, SPP, and state public utility commissions, translating complex regulatory and market developments into actionable business strategy. The ideal candidate has strong technical and policy expertise, a network of relationships across the energy sector, and will serve as Rowan's primary advocate and advisor on regional transmission organization and utility regulatory matters to support company growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience in in wholesale electricity markets, utility regulation, energy policy, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working directly with PJM proposals, market rules, manuals, stakeholder processes, and committee structures
• Experience drafting or materially contributing to comments, filings, or stakeholder positions on PJM, FERC, RTO/ISO, or state commission matters
• Experience participating in PJM stakeholder working groups and committee meetings, with the ability and willingness to attend key meetings in person
• Strong understanding of electric market design, transmission planning, interconnection, resource adequacy, reliability, cost allocation, and utility regulation
• Ability to analyze complex technical and regulatory materials and translate them into clear commercial impacts, strategic options, and executive recommendations
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing memos, briefings, or presentations
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment
• Ability to travel regularly for PJM meetings, regulatory proceedings, industry events, and stakeholder engagement

Nice To Haves

• Experience using tracking tools, data systems, or AI enabled tools to improve workflow efficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as Rowan’s lead expert on PJM market rules, transmission planning, interconnection, reliability, and large-load policy. Track and influence key proposals and regulatory filings
• Represent Rowan in PJM stakeholder processes. Develop policy positions, build coalitions, and engage stakeholders to advance company priorities
• Draft comments, filings, and policy positions before PJM, FERC, RTOs/ISOs, and state commissions. Coordinate input from internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and engage on FERC and NERC proceedings affecting large loads, transmission, interconnection, reliability, market design, and cost allocation
• Partner closely with Energy, Origination, Site Development, Engineering, Legal, Commercial, and executive leadership teams to evaluate regulatory risks and opportunities, develop company policy positions, and ensure regulatory strategy is aligned with business objectives
• Support regulatory strategy across MISO, SPP, and other organized markets. Monitor emerging policy developments and business impacts
• Lead engagement before state utility commissions in priority PJM states

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior