Manager, Grid Integration - Power Projects, CAISO

Title : Manager, Grid Integration – Power Projects (CAISO)

Basic Function: The Manager, Grid Integration will support the interconnection, transmission, and commissioning activities for utility-scale generation across the CAISO region. Working closely with senior members of the Grid Integration team, this individual will coordinate project interconnection activities from early-stage development through commercial operation.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical fundamentals with excellent project management and communication skills and is eager to grow into a subject matter expert in CAISO interconnection and transmission.

Key Responsibilities:

Interconnection & Project Development

• 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.
  
  

Transmission & Market Analysis

• 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.

Engineering & Commissioning

• 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.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.
  
  

Job Qualification /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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with market simulation software such as Dayzer and PROMOD.

The position requires up to 20% domestic travel.

Location-San Francisco Bay Area; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Austin, TX.

Base Pay - $140,000 - $165000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

 Our Health & Wellness Benefits

SB Energy’s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:

• 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

Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our ‘Just Renewables’ Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!

SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.

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