Senior Manager, Energy

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

📋 Description

• Act as the Energy Lead for a range of hyperscale data center initiatives

• Create, oversee, and uphold energy strategies for projects from site selection to energization

• Collaborate with Development, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams

• Identify potential risks, formulate mitigation strategies, and offer recommendations for significant project decisions

• Foster relationships with electric utilities, natural gas utilities, transmission providers, regulators, consultants, and energy infrastructure developers

• Spearhead engagement strategies with utility and gas companies, including negotiations and issue resolution

• Propel external stakeholders to achieve project milestones and energization timelines

• Oversee consultant and vendor activities that support the execution of energy projects

• Lead the assessment and adoption of utility, transmission, natural gas, onsite generation, microgrid, BESS, and alternative energy solutions

• Manage interconnection and utility service strategies, applications, studies, and energization prerequisites

• Explore and assess alternative pathways for energization

• Direct commercial and regulatory engagements to secure power capacity and minimize delivery risks

• Analyze project energy costs, infrastructure investments, and commercial trade-offs

• Keep track of regulatory advancements and aid in business case development and investment decisions

• Ensure accountability for energy infrastructure budgets, timelines, and performance KPIs

• Manage technical, commercial, and power delivery risks effectively

• Assist in capital planning, investment case development, and executive decision-making

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, energy policy, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field

• 8+ years of experience in energy, utility, power infrastructure, natural gas infrastructure, project development, energy procurement, utility interconnections, power generation, transmission, or similar sectors

• Proven experience leading intricate infrastructure or energy initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Comprehensive understanding of energy markets, utility regulations, transmission planning, and commercial frameworks for large energy consumers

• Capability to devise innovative and unconventional energy infrastructure solutions

• Experience engaging with electric utilities, natural gas utilities, transmission providers, regulators, consultants, and infrastructure developers

• Proficient in assessing energy supply options, infrastructure limitations, project risks, and commercial trade-offs

• Proven ability to negotiate and manage utility agreements, tariffs, service contracts, fuel supply arrangements, or other energy-related commercial contracts

• Skilled in managing multiple complex projects concurrently in a fast-paced development environment

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation abilities

• Proficient in English; Spanish is highly desirable

• Willingness and capability to travel as necessary, with standard travel expectations of 20–30%

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment