The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role The Manager, Interconnection supports The Nuclear Company's Development organization by leading and executing complex power system studies and manage interconnection processes for nuclear projects. Act as the technical authority across multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable grid integration and regulatory compliance.   Responsibilities • Develop and deliver load flow, short-circuit, transient and small-signal stability, electromagnetic transient, reliability, and system impact assessments. • Ensure planning and performance studies comply with industry standards and good engineering practices. • Deliver detailed and practical modeling outputs and comprehensive technical reports. • Manage end-to-end interconnection for large generator projects, coordinating with internal teams, clients, utilities, and subcontractors. • Lead electrical design development, including modeling packages and technical drawings. • Oversee interconnection applications—ensuring timely, accurate documentation and compliance with ISO/RTO and utility standards. • Serve as technical lead and escalation point for interconnection challenges. • Maintain up-to-date awareness of interconnection regulations, procedures, and standards across ISO/RTOs and major utilities. • Perform QA/QC on deliverables from internal and third-party teams. • Collaborate closely with development teams to refine and optimize process flows. • Drive internal process improvements to enhance consistency, efficiency, and data accuracy. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering (focus on power systems preferred). • 7+ years of experience in power system planning, interconnection, or generator integration—energy (renewable/nuclear) or utility contexts. • Proficiency with industry-standard tools: PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, PSCAD, PowerWorld, Aspen One-Liner, TARA, etc. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex modeling studies. • Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to internal and external stakeholders. • Experience conducting QA/QC on technical deliverables and interconnection studies. • Knowledge of ISO/RTO, NERC, FERC protocols, and regional interconnection processes. Specific experience with ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and SPP is valued. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. • Excellent understanding of power market fundamentals. Benefits • Competitive compensation packages • 401k with company match • Medical, dental, vision plans • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $145,000 - $170,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.  EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.   Recruiting Fraud Alert Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. 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