ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.
The Opportunity
As Director of Policy, you will define and execute ON.energy’s grid and regulatory strategy at a time when large load growth, interconnection reform, and reliability standards are being rewritten in real time.
This role sits at the intersection of policy strategy, regulatory process and power engineering. At its core, it is an education/advocacy role. You will interact with ISOs, RTOs, utilities, regulators, and policymakers to enable them to understand how On.energy's technology uniquely supports grid reliability and power quality, and how large, flexible loads can be integrated responsibly.
You will partner with the ON.energy COO, CTO, Sales, and CEO to define our market and policy strategy and own execution across ISO territories. Your mandate is to proactively educate and advocate for the wholesale electric market policies, shape technical narratives, and ensure ON.energy is correctly understood in the rooms where energy polict is set.
What You’ll Do
Educate the Grid
- Serve as ON.energy’s policy voice in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes, technical committees, and tariff proceedings.
- Clearly explain how energy policy should consider and value that On.energy's MV UPS addresses grid challenges such as short circuit ratios, voltage and frequency ride-through, reactive power support, and grid-forming vs. grid-following controls.
- Develop technical briefs, presentations, and comment letters that make complex engineering concepts accessible to regulators and policymakers.
Shape the Technical Narrative
- Lead policy engagement for On.energy in regulatory rulemaking and tariff stakeholder proceedings related to large load interconnection, inverter-based resource standards, voltage ride-through, and system strength.
- Proactively identify upcoming NERC, FERC, ISO, and state rulemakings that affect large load integration and help frame the conversation early.
- Partner with the CTO to ensure our product capabilities are accurately represented in planning studies and regulatory discussions.
Strategy & Execution
- Own ON.energy’s ISO/RTO engagement strategy across key markets (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP).
- Embed regulatory and grid requirements early in engineering design and customer contracting.
- Identify regulatory risks early and resolve them before they slow deployment.
Industry Leadership
- Build trusted relationships with ISO leadership, FERC staff, state regulators, and utility engineering teams.
- Participate in technical working groups and conferences to elevate us as a credible, policy-first voice on large load integration.
What We’re Looking For
- 3-5 years of energy policy advocacy experience.
- Background in power systems engineering, grid operations, or transmission planning.
- Direct experience with ISO/RTO stakeholder proceedings and tariff development.
- Ability to translate technical detail into clear, persuasive communication for non-engineering audiences.
- High ownership, sound judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguity.
- Graduate degree in EE or Energy Policy preferred.
For US-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected]
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
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