Transmission & Interconnection Engineer

Overview

Lead grid interconnection, transmission planning, and site assessments for data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

• site assessment
• transmission analysis
• interconnection planning
• load flow
• process framework
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Site Assessment & Technical Diligence: You will evaluate potential development sites through transmission capacity analysis, shadow studies, infrastructure assessments, and conceptual designs. You will identify technically viable and commercially attractive opportunities that align with our development strategy. -Cross-functional Collaboration: You will work closely with our project development, sales, and operations teams to translate technical constraints into business decisions. Your ability to communicate complex transmission concepts to non-technical stakeholders will be essential as you help shape site selection strategy, inform go/no-go decisions, and support commercial negotiations. -Stakeholder Management: You will work closely with internal teams and external consultants to maintain alignment, build trust, and keep projects moving. You will balance internal and external resources to meet evolving needs. -Process Development & Technical Infrastructure: You will build the frameworks, templates, and best practices that enable our team to scale efficiently, from interconnection application checklists to technical screening criteria. Your systems will ensure consistency, reduce project risk, and accelerate our development timeline. -Interconnection Process & Transmission Planning: You will optimize and manage our interconnection workflow from initial feasibility through commercial operation - navigating utility processes, load study requests, liaising with distribution and transmission utilities to understand/adhere to/influence requirements, conducting load flow studies, interfacing with ISOs and industry technical/regulatory bodies, and ensuring projects meet applicable technical standards. You will become our internal expert on grid interconnection across multiple ISOs and utility territories.

Requirements

• autocad
• pss/e
• gis
• electrical engineering
• transmission planning
• 4+ years

What You Bring

-Commercial mindset with an understanding of how technical decisions impact project economics and development timelines -Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing technical documentation, study timelines, and regulatory submissions -Experience conducting site assessments including shadow studies, transmission capacity analysis, substation evaluations, and land constraint identification -Creative problem solver who can balance engineering rigor with practical, first-principles thinking to find innovative solutions -Knowledge of substation designs. -Obsession with sustainable energy, sound money, and/or emerging AI technology. -Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related technical field -Experience in capacity markets and ancillary services markets. -Proficiency with technical analysis tools including AutoCAD (DWG files), power system modeling software (PSS/E, PowerWorld, or similar), and GIS platforms -Strong understanding of grid infrastructure, transmission system planning, and the technical requirements for interconnecting large electrical loads -Transmission planning experience in ERCOT. -Self-starter who thrives in startup environments: comfortable building processes from scratch, wearing multiple hats, and working with ambiguity -Demonstrated expertise in interconnection processes, including study management, utility coordination, and navigating ISO/RTO requirements across multiple markets -Battery and/or data center development experience. -Minimum of 4 years of experience in transmission planning, power system design, or utility interconnection engineering -Hands-on experience with transmission planning or design engineering at a utility, ISO, developer, or engineering consultancy -Knowledge of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction stages of infrastructure development. -Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business implications and communicate effectively with non-engineering stakeholders -Experience successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Benefits

-Home office stipend. -Flexible PTO. -Phone and Internet stipend -Bonus plan, 401k, and equity participation. -Company gatherings in fun places - the best of being fully remote while still coming together regularly! -Medical, Dental and Vision.

About Satoshi Energy

-Developed the first Bitcoin data center on a wind farm in ERCOT, proving that flexible energy loads can stabilize grids and increase revenue. -Services include site development, interconnection, PPAs, financial and engineering due diligence, and energy-market advisory. -Built Bitcurrent, a software platform automating fast, transparent energy transactions tied to real-time energy markets. -Playbook combines renewable generation with Bitcoin/AI loads to reduce curtailment and negative pricing while leveraging existing substations. -Tie digital money (Bitcoin) to real-time energy settlement—blurring fintech and energy infrastructure in one model.

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