Transmission & Interconnection Policy Manager
TotalEnergies - Austin, TX
Hiring: Transmission & Interconnection Policy Manager Company: TotalEnergies Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:35:13 Target Skills & Keywords : RTOS About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, power markets, or energy policy (U.S. energy sector preferred) Required Skills: •As Transmission & Interconnection Policy Manager, you will play a critical leadership role at the intersection of policy, power systems, and business strategy. •Represent TotalEnergies in front of federal, state, and local regulatory bodies, ISOs/RTOs, utilities, and industry working groups, helping shape regulatory outcomes that directly impact our renewable and power portfolio. •This role is instrumental in driving regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, and tariff evolution—ensuring our projects move forward efficiently and competitively in a dynamic power landscape. •Lead regulatory initiatives across solar, wind, BESS, and large load assets, aligning with transmission, interconnection, and commercial priorities •Develop and represent regulatory strategies with ISOs/RTOs, TSPs/DSPs, utilities, and agencies •Advocate for TotalEnergies’ interests in regulatory forums, interconnection working groups, and policy discussions •Analyze evolving interconnection tariffs and regulatory frameworks, delivering clear, actionable business recommendations •Translate complex policy into insights on risk, timelines, costs, and project impacts Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred) •Strong experience with ISO/RTO markets and interconnection processes •Comprehensive expertise in transmission systems, interconnection tariffs, and regulatory structures •Exceptional communication skills—able to simplify complex technical and regulatory topics •Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across internal and external audiences •Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess policy impacts on business strategy •Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities •Ready to Power What’s Next? •If you’re energized by shaping policy, influencing grid access, and driving impact across renewable power systems—we’d love to connect. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!