Ryan Companies US, Inc. · 1 month ago
Power Delivery Planning Manager - Mission Critical
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expRyan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Power Delivery Planning Manager to lead the planning and securing of electrical infrastructure for large-scale data center developments. This role involves site evaluation for power viability, coordination with utilities, and supports interconnection strategies to meet the needs of hyperscale data centers.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Assess power availability, grid proximity, substation capacity, and system constraints for prospective development sites
Conduct preliminary reviews of utility infrastructure and long-term capacity planning to support phased development
Provide expert input on site selection, permitting, design, and construction to ensure power delivery is integrated into the broader project development process
Provide input on site selection, land use, zoning, and construction feasibility based on power access
Identify and manager power delivery risks and mitigation of risks
Identify and track AHJ transmission and distribution permitting requirements
Establish Power Delivery Budgets in coordination with Utility Providers
Track utility infrastructure schedules and manage risks related to delivery delays or system constraints
Act as the primary point of contact with utilities, transmission providers, and Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations regarding interconnection applications, studies, and agreements
Engage with utilities and transmission operators to understand timelines, requirements, and opportunities for interconnection
Lead utility data requests, initiate interconnection inquiries, and track development-stage milestones
Coordinate planning and execution of substation build-outs, upgrades, or new transmission lines in partnership with utilities
Track utility infrastructure schedules and manage risks related to delivery delays or system constraints
Develop power delivery roadmaps to support development timelines and phased capacity growth
Evaluate and recommend interconnection strategies (new substations, taps, load-serving solutions)
Monitor regional transmission planning, regulatory changes, and utility investment plans that may impact site viability
Work closely with internal teams (development, design, construction, legal) to align power planning with business goals and development milestones
Translate technical power delivery information into executive-level summaries to support decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience in transmission/distribution planning, interconnection, or utility coordination
Strong understanding of utility infrastructure, substation design, and power delivery timelines
Experience engaging with utilities and regulatory bodies on infrastructure development
Experience supporting data center, industrial, or large infrastructure development
Preferred
Have familiarity with regional power markets (e.g. MISO)
Have power system modeling or interconnection study experience
Have a Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events
Company
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
At Ryan Companies, we believe the value of the buildings we design, develop, finance, manage and construct is about more than dollars and cents – it’s also about the value they bring to the people who use them and the communities that surround them.
1001-5000 employees
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