Energy & Climate Policy Engagement Lead

What You’ll Do:

Lead regulatory and policy analysis and engagement related to power markets, utilities, and grid infrastructure for Core Weave’s large-scale data center operations. Focus on U.S. regional transmission organizations (PJM, MISO, ERCOT) and European energy & climate policy relevant to data center development.

• Lead Core Weave’s regulatory engagement with PJM, MISO, and ERCOT, including:
  • Market rule changes and stakeholder processes
  • Interconnection, transmission planning, and queue reform
  • Reliability, resource adequacy, and capacity market design
  • Load growth, large load integration, and utility coordination
• Engage with state public utility commissions (PUCs) and utility regulators in key PJM, MISO, and ERCOT states on:
  • Utility tariffs, rate design, and cost allocation
  • Infrastructure investment and grid expansion
  • Clean energy and emissions‑related requirements
• Represent Core Weave in RTO/ISO stakeholder forums, technical committees, and industry working groups.

• Track and analyze European energy and climate policy relevant to data centers, including:
  • Electricity market design and grid access
  • Grid connection and capacity allocation frameworks
  • Decarbonization, renewable energy, and emissions policy
• Align European policy analysis with Core Weave’s global power and sustainability strategy.

• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize regulatory, legislative, and market developments across U.S. and European electricity systems.
• Develop clear policy positions and strategic recommendations based on detailed regulatory analysis.
• Prepare written materials including regulatory comments, policy memos, executive briefings, external position papers, and stakeholder submissions.

• 7+ years of experience in energy policy, electricity market regulation, or utility regulatory affairs.
• Direct experience engaging with PJM, MISO, ERCOT, state PUCs, or utilities.
• Strong analytical background with the ability to interpret market rules, regulatory orders, and legislative proposals.
• Demonstrated experience drafting regulatory filings, policy analysis, or formal stakeholder comments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for regulator and executive audiences.

• Electricity market and regulatory analysis
• RTO/ISO stakeholder engagement
• Utility and PUC engagement
• Policy strategy development
• Cross‑jurisdictional coordination (U.S. & Europe)

Base salary range: $161,000 to $237,000, determined by experience and location. Total rewards include discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program. Below is a summary of benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid by Core Weave
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESP P)
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health
• Family‑forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible, full‑service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Hybrid work environment is prioritized. Remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams gather quarterly to support collaboration.

Core Weave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Core Weave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable…