Director, Interconnection & Market Affairs

Location:Sacramento, CA or Texas remoteReports To:SVP, Strategy & SolutionsAbout Infinium Infinium is reimagining how the world powers, moves, and computes. With Infinium Energy™, the company transforms waste carbon into ultra‑low carbon eFuels that decarbonize aviation, industry, and transport. Through Infinium Edge™, Infinium brings a new thermal infrastructure to data centers—unlocking extreme compute performance by removing heat as a constraint. Grounded in deep chemistry and energy systems expertise, Infinium’s platforms turn carbon and heat from limits into opportunities.Position Summary The Director, Interconnection & Market Affairs is responsible for leading interconnection strategy and execution across the company’s development portfolio while providing active support on ISO market participation, tariff monitoring, and regulatory rule tracking. This role serves as the primary interface between the company and utilities, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure projects are efficiently integrated into the grid and positioned optimally within evolving market frameworks. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of transmission systems and interconnection processes with a solid understanding of wholesale power markets and regulatory structures.Key Responsibilities Interconnection ManagementLead all interconnection activities from application through commercial operation.Manage queue strategy, site selection support, and interconnection risk evaluation.Oversee preparation and submission of interconnection applications (GEN, storage, hybrid, BTM, etc.).Coordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and consultants on feasibility, system impact, and facilities studies.Analyze study results, upgrade costs, curtailment risk, and deliverability constraints.Support negotiation of interconnection agreements and related technical exhibits.Track interconnection milestones and ensure compliance with study and construction timelines.Support transmission planning and upgrade strategy assessments.ISO & Market AffairsMonitor ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and rule changes impacting project economics and eligibility.Track tariff updates, capacity accreditation methodologies, market reforms, and interconnection reforms.Provide internal briefings on market design changes, queue reforms, and policy developments.Support market registration, asset setup, and coordination with scheduling coordinators/terface with ISO market operations teams on technical and compliance matters.Evaluate congestion trends, nodal pricing, deliverability, and capacity market implications.Regulatory & Policy SupportTrack FERC orders, state commission proceedings, and ISO compliance filings.Coordinate comments and stakeholder participation where appropriate.Assess regulatory risk and opportunity across development pipeline.Maintain compliance documentation related to grid and market participation.Cross‑Functional SupportPartner with Development, Engineering, Finance, and Origination teams to evaluate interconnection cost exposure.Assess market cost and revenue assumptions.Support PPA negotiations with grid and deliverability form siting strategy based on transmission capacity and congestion trends.Support diligence requests from investors and lenders regarding interconnection status and market positioning.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Economics, or related field.5+ years of experience in:Utility‑scale renewable energy developmentISO/RTO operationsTransmission/interconnection consultingDirect experience with at least one ISO/RTO (e.g., CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, NYISO, SPP).Strong understanding of load interconnection procedures.Strong understanding of transmission planning processes.Strong understanding of wholesale market structures (energy, capacity, ancillary services).Experience reviewing system impact studies and interconnection agreements.Ability to interpret tariffs and regulatory filings.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-02-24