Grid Interconnection Manager (Data Centers)

As Grid Interconnection Manager at Galaxy Digital, you lead the strategy, execution, and management of how Galaxy's data centers connect to the grid. Operating primarily in ERCOT, you own the full interconnection lifecycle for Galaxy's data center projects from early feasibility through energization, and serve as Galaxy's technical and commercial interface with ERCOT, transmission service providers, consultants, and regulators.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end interconnection process for Galaxy's large loads on the ERCOT grid, including feasibility, screening, studies, agreements, and energization
• Manage transmission and interconnection studies and external engineering and modeling consultants, reviewing technical details of models and study results
• Serve as Galaxy's primary interface with ERCOT and transmission service providers, managing RFIs, data requests, and study milestones
• Lead negotiation and execution of interconnection agreements and associated security
• Navigate ERCOT large-load pathways including the Batch process, the Regional Planning Group process, and Large Load Interconnection, positioning Galaxy's projects for inclusion and priority
• Provide interconnection feasibility and risk input to site selection and development/M&A activities
• Oversee the power assets behind each interconnection including substations, switching stations, points of delivery, UPS, and behind-the-meter equipment
• Coordinate design, buildout, energization, and ongoing reliability with internal teams, utilities, and vendors
• Own protection, modeling, and reliability considerations for connected assets, applying transmission-grade engineering standards
• Manage power-related vendors and consultants across the full asset lifecycle
• Provide input to Galaxy's regulatory strategy for large load interconnection and defend it before ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas
• Monitor and influence Texas legislation, PUCT dockets, and ERCOT Planning Guide and Nodal Protocol revision requests affecting large loads
• Represent Galaxy in ERCOT stakeholder and working groups, building relationships with ERCOT leadership, utilities, and regulators
• Ensure interconnection and asset activities remain compliant with ERCOT, NERC, and PUCT requirements

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive electrical engineering, transmission planning, interconnection, or related experience
• Experience managing multiple interconnections across various geographic locations
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and associated financial operations
• Strong project management, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• A licensed engineer credential is preferred
• Deep command of large load interconnection, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional execution

Nice to have

• Experience supporting large load or utility-scale generation projects from initial submission through energization
• Experience participating in the ERCOT regulatory environment

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible time off with unlimited paid vacation days
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• Generous paid parental leave
• Competitive family planning benefits
• Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Employee Resource Groups

About Galaxy Digital

Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure. The company delivers on-chain infrastructure connecting institutions to digital assets through trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization, while also developing and operating data center infrastructure for AI and HPC workloads. Anchored by its Helios campus in Texas, Galaxy is building a multi-gigawatt pipeline of more than 5.7 GW of potential capacity.