Energy & Climate Policy Engagement Lead

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Core Weave is seeking an Energy & Climate Policy Engagement Lead to lead regulatory and policy analysis and engagement related to power markets, utilities, and grid infrastructure, with a primary focus on PJM, MISO, and ERCOT. This role will play a critical part in analyzing regulatory developments, shaping Core Weave’s policy positions, and engaging with regulators and market operators on issues affecting large‑scale data center power access and grid reliability.

In addition to U.S. responsibilities, this role will support European energy and climate policy analysis and engagement, particularly as it relates to electricity markets, grid connection, and decarbonization frameworks impacting 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.

• 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 and filings
  • Policy memos and executive briefings
  • External position papers and stakeholder submissions

• 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.

• 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)

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $210,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. The total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid for 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
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family‑forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible,…