Large Load Interconnection Leaddata center role guide.
A large load interconnection lead specializes in connecting very large electrical loads, hundreds of megawatts, to the transmission system.
- Est. base salary
- $170K–$240K
- Level
- Senior–Director
- Reports to
- Director of Power or VP of Energy
- 01Lead transmission-level load requests
- 02Interpret large-load study requirements
- 03Negotiate cost responsibility for upgrades
- 04Work with utilities on phased energization
- 05Assess flexibility and curtailment options
- 06Mentor interconnection managers
A senior specialist on the energy team, often leading interconnection across a region or a few flagship campuses.
- 01Utility transmission planning
- 02ISO/RTO staff
- 03Senior renewables interconnection leads
- 04Transmission consultants
- Transmission-level interconnection
- Study interpretation
- Cost allocation
- Negotiation
- Load flexibility concepts
- Team mentoring
- Q1How do large-load requests differ from generation requests?
- Q2How would you phase energization for a 500 MW campus?
- Q3What's your view on load flexibility agreements?
- Q4Describe an upgrade cost dispute you resolved.
- Q5How would you train a new interconnection manager?
Large Load Interconnection Lead
We're hiring a Large Load Interconnection Lead to connect our largest campuses to the transmission system.
Responsibilities
- - Lead transmission-level load requests
- - Interpret large-load study requirements
- - Negotiate cost responsibility for upgrades
- - Work with utilities on phased energization
- - Assess flexibility and curtailment options
- - Mentor interconnection managers
Requirements
- - 8+ years in transmission planning or interconnection
- - Transmission-level project experience
- - Strong study interpretation skills
- - Leadership experience
Salary shown is a GridTal estimate for U.S. data center roles, not an offer. Salary Guide →
Large Load Interconnection Lead, answered.
What does a large load interconnection lead earn?+
Our estimate for U.S. data center roles is $170K–$240K base, before bonus. Pay varies with market, seniority and company type: see the Salary Guide for methodology.
Who does a large load interconnection lead report to?+
Typically the Director of Power or VP of Energy.
Where do large load interconnection lead candidates come from?+
Most come from utility transmission planning, iso/rto staff, senior renewables interconnection leads.
Can GridTal help hire a large load interconnection lead?+
Yes. We run confidential searches for this role nationwide and can help scope the position and benchmark compensation.