Director, Large Load Interconnection - New York, NY - Hybrid

Position Mission: Generate Capital is hiring a Director, Large Load Interconnection & Strategy to lead interconnection efforts for its Data Center and Large-Load Power platform. Reporting to Managing Director, Data Center Energy Platform, the mission of this role is to develop, e ...

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Position Mission: Generate Capital is hiring a Director, Large Load Interconnection & Strategy to lead interconnection efforts for its Data Center and Large-Load Power platform. Reporting to Managing Director, Data Center Energy Platform, the mission of this role is to develop, execute, and oversee Generate's interconnection strategy and energy delivery, with a focus on enabling solutions for large loads in the evolving energy regulatory landscape.

The role is primarily focused on securing interconnection for new and existing large load sites by identifying available grid capacity, where appropriate by incorporating onsite or nearby generation and capacity to alleviate potential constraints.

Reporting to: Managing Director, Head of Data Center Energy Platform

Location: Generate Capital office in New York, NY or our Headquarters in San Francisco (in office three days a week).

ABOUT GENERATE CAPITAL

Generate Capital is an investor and operator, building reliable and affordable energy solutions for customers for over a decade. Founded in 2014, Generate focuses on accelerating the energy transition by helping large energy users access power and connection faster in a grid-constrained world. The firm delivers scalable energy infrastructure for data centers and other power-intensive facilities, deploying on-site power solutions and utility-scale renewables across both behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter configurations. Generate combines deep investment expertise with hands-on operating capabilities, and since inception has raised more than $16.4bn in capital while building a proven track record across critical infrastructure assets.

What you can expect from us:

• The ability to truly "do well by doing good"; indeed, we really are changing the world

• An opportunity to help build a cutting edge, value-driven organization that is leading the Resource Revolution and redefining the economics of distributed, sustainable infrastructure

• The integration of our values – integrity, collaboration, excellence, intellectual honesty, and accountability – at all levels and with our many stakeholders

• An opportunity for entrepreneurship and leadership in building out and managing the company's operational infrastructure and the teams to support it

• A commitment to your professional development, ongoing learning opportunities, and overall growth as a person

• The ability to work with a team with decades of collective experience financing and managing billions of dollars of sustainable infrastructure and growing great people

• Competitive pay and benefits

ABOUT THE POSITION

Generate Capital aims to provide power to large load customers through a combination of on-site power and grid-connected solutions. As Director, Large Load Interconnection & Strategy you will lead site identification and assessment, interconnection strategy and execution to deliver this. You will be the internal authority on where and when Generate can realistically deliver power.

What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the Director, Large Load Interconnection & Strategy:

• Lead interconnection strategy and execution for large load customers across the U.S. in alignment with Generate's priorities and evolving regulatory frameworks.

• Screen and qualify markets/sites using time-to-power, grid constraints, queue position/dynamics, upgrade exposure, and transmission availability for existing and new large load sites.

• Evaluate power transmission infrastructure requirements and risks, including delivering power from the grid or via on-site / near-site generation or renewables.

• Manage the full interconnection lifecycle, including queue strategy, studies, network upgrades, cost allocation, and milestone tracking.

• Lead negotiation and execution of interconnection-related agreements (e.g., feasibility/impact/facilities study agreements, interconnection agreements, construction coordination, cost allocation and security postings)

• Partner effectively with internal teams to define, articulate and execute the interconnection proposition to large load customers.

• Interface with utilities, transmission owners, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, and regulators to advance projects efficiently

• Develop internal standards, playbooks, and processes to scale interconnection execution as the platform grows

Candidate qualifications & core characteristics:

• 10+ years of experience in power system engineering, interconnection, grid integration, or transmission planning

• Prior experience at one or more of:

  • Independent Power Producers or power developers

  • Utilities or transmission owners

  • ISO/RTOs

  • A data center developer

  • Power system advisory or engineering consultancies (e.g., DNV, Black & Veatch)

• Experience supporting large-load interconnections (data centers, industrials, electrification loads)

• Strong understanding of FERC transmission tariffs, transmission planning, interconnection processes, queue reform, and grid reliability constraints

• Engineering background strongly preferred (electrical or mechanical)

Generate's compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $195,000-225,000 In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.

Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.