Country United States / US
City AUSTIN
Workplace location AUSTIN-GAINES RANCH LOOP(USA)
Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc.
Domain Industrial Projects
Type of contract Regular position
Experience Minimum 6 years
ActivitiesAbout the RoleAs Transmission & Interconnection Policy Manager, you will play a critical leadership role at the intersection of policy, power systems, and business strategy.
You will 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.
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 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
- 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 ProfileRequirements:- 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.
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