Senior Director, Transmission & Interconnection, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our US locations or Remote. The Senior Director, Transmission & Interconnection leads the strategy and execution of all grid interconnection activities across Vantage’s energy portfolio, ensuring projects achieve timely, compliant, and cost-effective access to transmission and distribution systems. This role is accountable for the full lifecycle of load and generation interconnection processes across ISOs and utilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Define and execute interconnection strategy across multiple ISOs and utility territories
• Lead all phases of interconnection processes, including applications, studies, negotiations, and agreements
• Manage relationships with utilities, ISOs, regulators, and third-party consultants
• Oversee development of interconnection schedules, cost estimates, and technical requirements
• Identify and manage key risks related to interconnection delays, cost exposure, and technical constraints
• Develop and implement power quality and grid compliance strategies (e.g., VRT, load smoothing, reactive support)
• Monitor and interpret ISO, utility, and regulatory rule changes, translating impacts to development strategy
• Collaborate with Project Management to integrate interconnection timelines into overall project schedules
• Partner with Energy Infrastructure on technical requirements and system design alignment
• Support Commercial team with interconnection inputs for structuring and negotiations
• Serve as escalation point for complex interconnection issues across the portfolio
• Build, manage, and mentor a team of interconnection professionals

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. PE in Power Systems and MBA are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in transmission planning, interconnection, or power systems engineering
• Background in utility, developer, or power consulting environments
• Deep experience with ISO/RTO processes (ERCOT strongly preferred; SPP, PJM, MISO a plus)
• Strong knowledge of large load and/or generation interconnection processes
• Understanding of grid compliance and power quality requirements, including mitigation strategies
• Proven experience managing complex stakeholder environments across utilities, regulators, and consultants
• Strong analytical skills related to cost, schedule, and system constraints
• Demonstrated leadership experience building and managing technical teams

Physical Demands And Special Requirements

• Primarily desk-based, remote office role
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional meetings outside normal business hours may be required due to cross-functional or counterparty scheduling