Manager – Utility & Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain relationships with investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities within CleanSpark's existing and target markets.

• Oversee large-load service applications and the interconnection process, which includes studies, agreements, deposits, and tracking milestones.

• Negotiate and oversee electric service agreements and related utility contracts in collaboration with the Legal team.

• Conduct tariff and rate analyses; create models for power cost scenarios and rate structures for both prospective and operational sites.

• Evaluate utility capacity, queue positions, and plans for transmission and distribution expansion to guide site selection and prioritization.

• Assist with power-related due diligence for both inbound and outbound opportunities alongside the Site Selection and Onsite Generation teams.

• Keep track of regulatory proceedings, rate cases, and developments in large-load tariffs that impact CleanSpark's portfolio.

• Act as CleanSpark's representative in discussions on utility planning and industry forums.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy, Economics, Business, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, and industry training will also be taken into account.

• Six to ten years or more of experience in utility relations, energy procurement, interconnection, or power markets.

• Proven experience leading large-load applications and negotiating utility service or interconnection agreements.

• Proficiency in tariff structures, rate design, and utility cost modeling.

• Solid understanding of the structures and decision-making processes of investor-owned, cooperative, and municipal utilities.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and cross-functional coordination abilities.

• Openness to travel across the United States.

• Experience working with data centers, mining operations, or other large flexible-load clients.

• Familiarity with organized wholesale markets (ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM) and transmission planning.

• Existing connections with utilities in CleanSpark's operational areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.