Transmission & Interconnection Policy Manager

Context & Environment

About Total Energies

Total Energies is a global multi-energy company delivering reliable, innovative, and increasingly renewable power solutions. Through Total Energies Renewables USA (TERUSA), we are scaling rapidly across the U.S.

-developing and operating utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage (BESS) assets.

Our Transmission & Interconnection team sits at the core of this growth-enabling projects to connect to the grid, navigate complex regulatory frameworks, and deliver power at scale.

Why Join Us?

* Be at the forefront of power systems, grid connectivity, and renewable growth

* Shape the future of interconnection and regulatory strategy in the U.S.

* Join a global, collaborative team driving multi-energy innovation at scale

Activities

About the Role

As Transmission & Interconnection Policy Manager, you will play a critical leadership role at the intersection of policy, power systems, and business strategy.

You will represent Total Energies 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.

What You'll Do

* 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 Total Energies' 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

* Prepare and submit regulatory filings, comments, and proposals to influence policy outcomes

* Partner cross-functionally to align technical, regulatory, and commercial teams

* Lead stakeholder engagement strategies and support internal alignment on key regulatory topics

Candidate Profile

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree required (Engineering preferred)

* 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, power markets, or energy policy (U.S. energy sector preferred)

* Strong experience with ISO/RTO markets (ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, SPP, etc.) and interconnection processes

* Deep understanding of 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

* Ability 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.

Additional Information

Total Energies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.