Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Title : Manager, Grid Integration (ERCOT)

Basic Function: The Manager, Grid Integration will support the interconnection, transmission, and commissioning activities for large-load (data center) projects and utility-scale generation and in ERCOT. Working closely with senior members of the Grid Integration team, this individual will coordinate project interconnection activities from early-stage development through commercial operation.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical fundamentals with excellent project management and communication skills and is eager to grow into a subject matter expert in ERCOT interconnection and transmission.

Key Responsibilities:

Interconnection & Project Development

• Support large-load interconnection and generator interconnection activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of ERCOT interconnection requests, RARFs, and related documentation.
• Assist in reviewing interconnection applications, study agreements, and interconnection agreements.
• Coordinate with ERCOT, transmission providers, utilities, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Track project milestones to help maintain development schedules.

 Transmission & Market Analysis

• Support and conduct power flow analysis and congestion analysis for prospective project sites.
• Evaluate available transmission capacity, network upgrade costs, and project deliverability.
• Analyze competing queue positions and transmission expansion plans.
• Monitor ERCOT market rule changes and assess project impacts.

 Engineering & Commissioning

• Support project commissioning activities, including backfeed, synchronization, and Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, QSEs, engineering, SCADA, and operations teams during construction and commissioning.
• Assist with project design modifications requiring ERCOT approval, including equipment substitutions and engineering updates.
• Support projects in meeting ERCOT Criteria such as LVRT/HVRT/Load Smoothing & any other requirements for the large load or/and generation projects.
• Help optimize project schedules and commissioning activities.

 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Strategy, Operations, and Asset Management teams.
• Participate in utility, ERCOT, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support due diligence activities for project financing and acquisitions.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory compliance throughout project execution.

 Job Qualification /Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in power systems, transmission planning, grid integration, utility engineering, or renewable energy development.
• Working knowledge of ERCOT generator and/or large-load interconnection processes.
• Understanding of transmission planning concepts and power system fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment.

 Preferred:

• Experience with ERCOT protocols and market operations.
• Familiarity with FERC interconnection processes.
• Experience with power system software such as PSS®E, PSLF, TARA, or PowerWorld.
• Exposure to Python, SQL, or data analytics tools.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, battery storage, or data center projects.

 Why Join SB Energy?

• Work on industry-leading renewable energy and hyperscale data center developments.
• Gain direct experience with one of North America's fastest-growing power markets.
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals across development, engineering, and operations.
• Build expertise in transmission planning, interconnection, and large infrastructure development.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong opportunities for career growth.

The position requires up to 20% domestic travel.

Location-Denver, CO

Base Pay - $140,000 - $165000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

 Our Health & Wellness Benefits

SB Energy’s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents.​
• Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal ​Insurance Plan
• Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) –​ Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
• Mental Health Wellness Offerings
• Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
• Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
• Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
• Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits

Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our ‘Just Renewables’ Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!

SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.