Director – Transmission & Interconnection

Position Summary 

The Director of Transmission Strategy will lead Antora’s transmission and interconnection activities, including defining Antora’s transmission and interconnection strategy, advocating in front of RTOs/ISOs and utilities to create transmission service that works for flexible, low load factor loads, identifying ideal grid locations for our thermal energy storage projects, and ensuring rapid and cost-effective interconnections in partnership with our utilities. They will lead the internal team managing interconnections and will externally represent Antora with RTOs/ISOs, transmission providers, and utilities to shape policy and strategic outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Oversee interconnections for multiple 100+MW thermal energy storage projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes.  
• Develop strategies to minimize transmission costs, including designing innovative RTO and/or utility tariff structures to provide non-firm or dispatchable transmission services.
• Direct analytical efforts and utilize tools to identify optimal project sites.
• Act as Antora’s leading voice on transmission policy, engaging externally with RTOs/ISOs, utilities, and regulatory entities through testimony, written filings, white papers, and industry presentations.
• Ensure strategic alignment across internal departments including business development, operations, and government affairs/policy teams.  

Key Qualifications 

• 10+ years experience in transmission strategy, interconnection management, regulatory advocacy, or related roles within energy storage, renewables, utilities, or energy consulting.  
• Experience influencing RTO/ISO transmission policy and cost allocation discussions. Strong understanding of transmission tariff structures and strategies to minimize associated project costs.
• Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead and coordinate cross-functional efforts to advance company-wide policy objectives. 
• Proven ability to effectively manage in-house and external analytical teams and interpret results from interconnection and power flow analyses. 
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills with experience representing organizations externally.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation, problem-solving creativity and ability to get things done well. 

Additional Qualifications Desired 

• Experience working directly for RTOs/ISOs or transmission providers. 
• Established professional network within RTOs/ISOs and utility transmission stakeholders.

Work Location: Hybrid / Remote - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $174,000 USD - $244,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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