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Director, Grid Strategy & Utility Planning

Solar Landscape

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 170000 - 220000

Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.

About The Role

Solar Landscape is building the next phase of distributed energy and the grid needs to evolve to support it.

We are seeking a senior power systems professional with deep experience in utility transmission and distribution planning grid modernization and distributed energy resource integration to lead the companys grid strategy efforts.

Reporting to the Director of Interconnection this role will evaluate how utility planning frameworks infrastructure investments and evolving grid constraints affect distributed solar and battery energy storage deployment across U.S. markets. The position will work directly with utilities and internal teams to unlock hosting capacity advance DER integration strategies and develop pilot initiatives such as DERMS dynamic hosting capacity flexible interconnection and non-wire alternatives.

Key Responsibilities

Engage utility planning and engineering teams to identify and advance opportunities to increase hosting capacity on constrained circuits.
Build strong relationships across utility planning asset management engineering operations regulatory and innovation teams.
Develop technically credible data-driven proposals that align distributed energy deployment with utility reliability and planning objectives.
Identify develop and advance DERMS dynamic hosting capacity flexible interconnection non-wire alternative and other grid-modernization pilot opportunities.
Analyze hosting-capacity maps load forecasts infrastructure plans capital programs and system-planning studies to inform market and siting strategy.
Interpret integrated distribution plans integrated resource plans long-range transmission plans and other utility planning filings.
Monitor feeder and substation constraints system-upgrade programs load growth electrification trends and planned utility investments.
Identify circuits and substations where targeted operational changes grid technologies or infrastructure investments could unlock additional DER capacity.
Provide strategic guidance on integrating distributed solar and battery energy storage systems within utility distribution networks.
Evaluate how operating requirements export controls tariffs system limitations and utility planning assumptions affect DER deployment.
Support interpretation of feasibility studies system-impact studies facility studies and related utility planning data.
Provide input on point-of-interconnection strategy and system-integration considerations.
Track emerging grid technologies including ADMS DERMS advanced inverters digital twins VPPs microgrids and grid-enhancing technologies.
Participate in utility working groups regulatory forums industry organizations and technical conferences related to grid modernization and DER integration.
Support development interconnection policy and New Markets teams with early-stage grid intelligence and utility-planning insight.
Translate utility planning information into clear recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or a related field.
10 years of experience in electric utility planning transmission or distribution engineering grid modernization or DER integration.
Deep understanding of utility planning methodologies system constraints reliability infrastructure development and capital planning.
Experience with distributed energy resources renewable energy battery energy storage or advanced grid technologies.
Strong familiarity with utility planning studies hosting-capacity analysis interconnection impacts and grid-modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to influence utility stakeholders and advance new technical or operational approaches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate complex grid issues into actionable business recommendations.
Experience within a major electric utility ISO/RTO grid consulting firm or adjacent energy organization strongly preferred.
Familiarity with PJM NYISO CAISO ERCOT MISO or other major U.S. power markets preferred.
Experience advancing DERMS dynamic hosting capacity flexible interconnection non-wire alternatives or related pilots preferred.
Professional Engineer license or an advanced degree in power systems energy policy or a related discipline preferred.

$170000 - $220000 a year

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

Training / Professional development opportunities

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches events and stocked kitchens

Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore

Medical dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

ADA Accommodation Statement

Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact us at emailprotected.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Director

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