Interconnection Manager - Large Load & Power Planning
Strata Clean Energy
Company Overview
Strata Clean Energy
Durham, NC, United States
2008
Approximately 200 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of €450 million in FY 2024 (source: cbinsights.com).
What They Do
Strata Clean Energy is a vertically integrated renewable energy company specializing in utility-scale solar and energy storage projects (source: cbinsights.com). The company provides comprehensive services across the entire project lifecycle, including project development, engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), operations, and maintenance (O&M). This vertical integration model allows Strata to optimize performance and quality across all phases of project development and operation. While Strata's primary focus is on solar and battery storage, the company is expanding into adjacent technologies, such as green hydrogen solutions, which promise to decarbonize emission-intensive segments of the industrial economy (source: cbinsights.com).
Projects & Track Record
Strata Clean Energy has achieved significant scale across its operational portfolio, completing over 270 solar and storage projects since its inception (source: cbinsights.com). The company has been instrumental in the development and construction of 3,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and 3,200 megawatt hours (MWh) of utility-scale energy storage. Additionally, Strata's operations and maintenance division oversees a portfolio of 5,000 MW. Looking forward, Strata's development pipeline is substantial, including 8,000 MW of solar and 31,000 MWh of battery storage in various stages of development (source: cbinsights.com). Notable projects include the Saticoy Battery Energy Storage Facility in Oxnard, California, completed in 2020, which was among the largest battery storage facilities of its time, and the Scatter Wash Battery Storage Complex in Arizona, developed in 2023, representing one of the largest utility-scale storage projects (source: cbinsights.com).
Recent Developments
In recent years, Strata Clean Energy has continued to demonstrate its growth and financial health, with a notable $300 million funding round occurring around January 2024 (source: cbinsights.com). Additionally, the company has seen a positive increase in its Mosaic Score by 182 points in the past 30 days, indicating strong recent momentum in its business operations (source: cbinsights.com). While specific details about other major announcements or acquisitions were not provided, the funding round reflects Strata's ongoing commitment to expanding its capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
Working There
Strata Clean Energy emphasizes a culture of customer satisfaction and a commitment to safety and quality, as articulated by CEO Markus Wilhelm (source: cbinsights.com). The company operates as a family-owned business, which influences its long-term decision-making philosophy, allowing it to focus on sustainability without the pressures of public shareholders. Strata actively engages in community involvement through various initiatives, including partnerships with local organizations and volunteer events (source: cbinsights.com). The company recruits across multiple disciplines, likely spanning development, engineering, procurement, construction management, operations, maintenance, project management, finance, and capital markets roles, reflecting its vertically integrated model.
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Job Description
Strata Clean Energy is seeking an Interconnection Manager - Large Load & Power Planning to lead the planning and execution of grid interconnections for large electrical loads, including data center and advanced load developments. This role is built for a power systems engineer with transmission planning experience ready to take direct ownership of power generation planning and the large-load interconnection process end- to-end - serving as Strata's internal technical lead. This role is at the intersection of power system studies, utility engagement, and power strategy to develop solutions to meet customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Power System Studies & Technical Leadership
- Own and lead large load power system studies - steady-state, short-circuit, and stability - serving as Strata's internal subject matter expert and primary large load study lead.
- Review study assumptions and results, identify issues, and drive technically defensible mitigation strategies.
- Translate study results into clear, actionable recommendations on interconnection voltage, load phasing, reactive requirements, and system upgrades.
Short- & Long-Term Power Generation Planning
- Develop short-term power strategies to support early or phased energization, including temporary or bridging solutions.
- Lead long-term power planning to support ultimate load build-out, including evaluation of grid supply, on-site generation, storage, or hybrid approaches.
- Support executive decision-making by evaluating tradeoffs across cost, schedule, reliability, and risk.
- Evaluate behind-the-meter and co-located generation options and partner with origination, finance, and legal teams to structure the supporting commercial agreements.
Large Load Interconnection Execution
- Lead large load interconnection projects from early concept through application, utility studies, upgrade scoping, and energization.
- Serve as Strata's primary technical interface with utilities, transmission providers, and ISOs/RTOs for large load integration.
- Own interconnection schedules and milestones as critical-path infrastructure aligned with development and construction timelines.
- Negotiate Large Generator/Load Interconnection Agreements, facility study scopes, network upgrade cost allocation, and in-service milestones with utility and ISO/RTO counterparties.
Utility & Planning Engagement
- Engage utility planning teams on modeling assumptions, study methodologies, and evolving large-load requirements.
- Track and interpret changes to interconnection rules, planning standards, and grid codes impacting large load integration.
- Engage state public utility commissions and stakeholder groups on tariff design, large-load cost allocation, and emerging interconnection rules.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering, transmission planning, interconnection, or large-scale power infrastructure.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience performing and leading power system studies using tools such as PSS®E, PowerWorld, PSLF, or TARA.
- Strong foundational understanding of power systems - fault analysis, load flow, stability, and system protection.
- Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes, HV/MV systems, and grid reliability concepts.
- Ability to translate technical analysis into actionable infrastructure and strategy decisions.
Preferred
- Experience with large loads or data center power systems.
- Experience evaluating on-site generation, energy storage, or microgrid solutions.
- Utility, ISO/RTO, consulting, hyperscaler, or infrastructure developer background.
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About the role
June 11, 2026
Full time
Company
- United States of America
5+ years
UTC-05:00 — UTC-08:00
