Senior Director, Transmission & Interconnection, NA

Location: Denver, Colorado, Quincy, Washington, Ashburn, Virginia, Santa Clara, California, Shackelford County, Texas, New Albany, Ohio, Phoenix, Arizona, Port Washington, Wisconsin, Remote - CO, San Antonio, Texas

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

Energy Department 

The Energy Group is responsible for supporting Vantage’s data center portfolio through the execution and management of complex commercial energy agreements, including utility service agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, gas supply and infrastructure contracts, and other energy-adjacent arrangements. The team partners closely with project management, development, legal, finance, and external counterparties to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, accurately documented, and aligned with business objectives. 

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.

The Director serves as both a technical authority and strategic leader, partnering closely with Project Management, Infrastructure, and Commercial teams to align grid solutions with development objectives. This role also drives proactive risk identification and mitigation across interconnection timelines, regulatory frameworks, and system constraints, while building and leading a high-performing team.

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

• Additional duties as assigned by management

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

• Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

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. 

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $210,000-$230,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!