Energy & Climate Policy Engagement Lead

What You'll Do:

CoreWeave is seeking an Energy & Climate Policy Engagement Lead to lead regulatory and policy analysis and engagement related to power markets, utilities, and grid infrastructure, with a primary focus on PJM, MISO, and ERCOT. This role will play a critical part in analyzing regulatory developments, shaping CoreWeave’s policy positions, and engaging with regulators and market operators on issues affecting large-scale data center power access and grid reliability.

In addition to U.S. responsibilities, this role will support European energy and climate policy analysis and engagement, particularly as it relates to electricity markets, grid connection, and decarbonization frameworks impacting data center development.

Key Responsibilities:

Power Market & Regulatory Engagement (U.S.)

• Lead CoreWeave’s regulatory engagement with PJM, MISO, and ERCOT, including:
• Market rule changes and stakeholder processes
• Interconnection, transmission planning, and queue reform
• Reliability, resource adequacy, and capacity market design
• Load growth, large load integration, and utility coordination
• Engage with state public utility commissions (PUCs) and utility regulators in key PJM, MISO, and ERCOT states on:
• Utility tariffs, rate design, and cost allocation
• Infrastructure investment and grid expansion
• Clean energy and emissions-related requirements
• Represent CoreWeave in RTO/ISO stakeholder forums, technical committees, and industry working groups.

Policy Analysis & Strategy

• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize regulatory, legislative, and market developments across U.S. and European electricity systems.
• Develop clear policy positions and strategic recommendations based on detailed regulatory analysis.
• Prepare written materials including:
• Regulatory comments and filings
• Policy memos and executive briefings
• External position papers and stakeholder submissions

European Energy & Climate Policy

• Track and analyze European energy and climate policy relevant to data centers, including:
• Electricity market design and grid access
• Grid connection and capacity allocation frameworks
• Decarbonization, renewable energy, and emissions policy
• Align European policy analysis with CoreWeave’s global power and sustainability strategy.

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of experience in energy policy, electricity market regulation, or utility regulatory affairs.
• Direct experience engaging with PJM, MISO, ERCOT, state PUCs, or utilities.
• Strong analytical background with the ability to interpret market rules, regulatory orders, and legislative proposals.
• Demonstrated experience drafting regulatory filings, policy analysis, or formal stakeholder comments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for regulator and executive audiences.

Core Competencies

• Electricity market and regulatory analysis
• RTO/ISO stakeholder engagement
• Utility and PUC engagement
• Policy strategy development
• Cross-jurisdictional coordination (U.S. & Europe)

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: 

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!  

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $210,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).