Director of Interconnectivity & Grid Strategy, North America

About Energy Dome

Energy Dome is a global leader in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), deploying its proprietary CO₂ Battery technology to accelerate the energy transition and support a resilient, affordable, and decarbonized power grid.

As Energy Dome expands across North America, the company is developing a portfolio of utility-scale storage projects under multiple business models, including equipment supply agreements, development partnerships, and Build-Own-Operate (BOO) opportunities.

To support this growth, Energy Dome is seeking a Senior Director, Interconnection & Grid Strategy to lead the company's interconnection, transmission access, and market-entry strategy across North America.

About the Role:

The Director, Interconnection & Grid Strategy will be responsible for developing and executing Energy Dome's North American interconnection strategy and ensuring the successful advancement of utility-scale storage projects through ISO/RTO and utility interconnection processes.

This individual will serve as the company's subject matter expert on transmission availability, queue positioning, grid constraints, network upgrade risks, and market attractiveness.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience gained within an ISO/RTO, transmission owner, utility, or leading renewable energy developer and possess a deep understanding of the North American wholesale power market structure. Beyond technical expertise, this leader will provide strategic guidance on where, when, and how Energy Dome should develop projects to maximize project value while minimizing interconnection risk. This role will partner closely with Project Development, Business Development, Commercial, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Executive Leadership to support both project-level decisions and long-term market expansion. The position in based in our new company HQ in Boulder, CO. Boulder is preferred but we will consider candidates based in other locations.

Responsibilities:

Interconnection Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Define and execute Energy Dome's North American interconnection strategy.
• Develop a portfolio-wide view of transmission availability, queue dynamics, network congestion, and market opportunities.
• Identify and prioritize the most attractive interconnection opportunities across North America.
• Evaluate and recommend optimal Points of Interconnection (POIs) for utility-scale energy storage projects.
• Develop frameworks for assessing interconnection risk, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Guide project siting decisions through transmission and interconnection analysis.

ISO/RTO Market Leadership

• Serve as Energy Dome's primary interface with: PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ERCOT, NYISO, ISO-NE, Utilities and transmission owners.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of evolving interconnection reform initiatives.
• Monitor FERC, ISO/RTO, and utility regulatory developments impacting project development.
• Represent Energy Dome in working groups, stakeholder committees, conferences, and industry forums.
• Leverage industry relationships to provide market intelligence and strategic insights.

Project Development Support

• Lead interconnection activities from project origination through commercial operation.
• Oversee all interconnection applications and queue positions.
• Support project acquisition and development opportunities through transmission and interconnection due diligence.
• Evaluate network upgrade exposure and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop executive recommendations regarding project advancement, modification, restructuring, or withdrawal.
• Partner with project development teams on site screening and market selection.

Transmission Planning & Grid Analysis

• Assess: Transmission system constraints, Congestion patterns, Deliverability challenges, Capacity availability, Upgrade risks, Long-term transmission plans.
• Review interconnection studies and technical analyses.
• Support development of strategic transmission access solutions.
• Ensure Energy Dome projects meet utility, ISO, and NERC requirements.

Consultant & External Stakeholder Management

• Manage external consultants supporting: Interconnection studies, Power system studies, Dynamic modeling, EMT analysis, Transmission planning, Grid compliance.
• Establish relationships with leading power system engineering firms.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all external technical work.

Strategic Business Support

• Partner with Business Development and Project Development teams to evaluate: BOO opportunities, Utility procurement opportunities, Tolling agreements, Capacity market participation, Resource adequacy products, Hyperscaler opportunities.
• Support commercial negotiations requiring transmission or interconnection diligence.
• Advise executive leadership on market prioritization and growth strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in: Interconnection, Transmission planning, Grid integration, Utility-scale project development, ISO/RTO operations or planning
• Direct experience working within or closely with one or more of: PJM, MISO, SPP, WECC / CAISO, ERCOT, NYISO, ISO-NE
• Demonstrated track record advancing utility-scale generation, renewable energy, storage, or hybrid projects through interconnection queues.
• Strong understanding of: FERC processes, Generator interconnection procedures, Transmission planning, Network upgrades, NERC requirements, Utility interconnection standards
• Experience managing external engineering consultants and technical studies.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working directly for an ISO/RTO, transmission operator, balancing authority, or utility transmission planning group.
• Experience with utility-scale energy storage projects.
• Understanding of resource adequacy markets and capacity market structures.
• Existing industry relationships within major North American ISOs/RTOs.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, or Business Administration.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect technical analysis to commercial outcomes.
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Strong decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Compensation:

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000 – $260,000 USD
• Annual performance bonus.
• Participation in Energy Dome's Stock Option Plan.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous PTO (25 days starting Day One) and paid company/federal holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities