Manager, Policy and Engagement

Generate Capital is a North American sustainable infrastructure platform that develops, owns, and operates distributed energy and resource infrastructure assets. The company delivers reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions to a broad range of customers, including communities, corporations, data centers, and large industrial loads. Its integrated platform combines multi-technology solutions, project development, and flexible financing to help customers meet their energy, sustainability, and growth objectives in an increasingly grid-constrained environment. Generate Capital's focus areas span distributed energy and power infrastructure, energy efficiency and electrification, sustainable mobility, water, waste, and digital infrastructure. By leveraging its roots in distributed generation, the company is positioned to deliver power faster than traditional grid-dependent approaches, making it a critical partner in the ongoing energy transition across North America. Founded with a mission to rebuild the world through sustainable infrastructure, Generate Capital differentiates itself through its ability to act as both an investor and an operator, combining capital deployment with hands-on project execution. Led by CEO David Crane, a veteran energy industry executive, the company has grown into a leading platform at the intersection of climate impact and infrastructure finance, serving as a long-term partner for communities and enterprises seeking cleaner, more resilient energy solutions.

Generate Capital aims to provide power to large load customers through a combination of on-site power and grid-connected solutions. As the Policy and Engagement Manager, you will support regional and state-level policy and regulatory strategy in core geographies, with an initial focus on SPP and ERCOT. You will integrate regulatory expertise into Generate’s commercial strategy and help shape policy outcomes.

What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the Manager, Policy and Engagement:

• Establish policy priorities and engagement strategies to advance Generate’s interests across state and ISO/RTO markets in partnership with VP, Policy & Market Development

• Monitor and translate policy updates (FERC and PUC filings, state legislation, and RTO/ISO initiatives) into strategic guidance for internal teams, such as Origination, Development, and Interconnection

• Represent Generate in policy forums and regional trade groups to advocate for favorable policy outcomes

• Ensure key policy outcomes in core geographies (initially SPP and ERCOT) reflect and protect Generate’s commercial priorities

• Coordinate the work of consultants, lobbyists, and other external resources as needed to ensure timely and actionable outputs that help advance Generate’s commercial priorities

• Partner with Origination, Market, Development, and Interconnection teams on interconnection strategy development and execution for large load customers

• Interface with utilities, transmission owners, ISOs/RTOs, and regulators to advance projects efficiently

• Partner with internal teams to develop and execute robust community engagement plans that support Generate’s infrastructure goals and local community needs

Candidate qualifications & core characteristics:

• 5+ years of experience energy policy or market strategy focused on electricity industry

• Prior experience at one or more of:

  • Independent Power Producers or power developers

  • Utilities or transmission owners

  • ISO/RTOs

  • A data center developer

• Experience engaging directly with utilities and grid operators, with preference for experience with SPP and/or ERCOT

• Experience with wholesale market design, regulatory structures, and interconnection processes, including ERCOT and/or SPP

• Experience navigating PUCs, ISO/RTO initiatives, and administrative proceedings

• Experience in coalition-building, thinking strategically to develop a course of action to achieve policy objectives and persuading stakeholders to follow it

• Ability to clearly and succinctly convey risks and opportunities posed to a business and broader market by complex and evolving regulatory constructs and political dynamics

• Demonstrated ability to balance policy goals with business priorities

• Experience managing consultants, lobbyists, and external advisors to support achieving business objectives

Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000 In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.

Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.