Director, Energy Strategy

Role Overview

• Lead execution of early-stage energy feasibility assessments for prospective data center developments (Gate 0–2), ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality outputs
• Develop and implement site-level power assessments evaluating feasibility, delivery timelines, scalability, and risk for assigned markets
• Identify and assess power availability, infrastructure constraints, interconnection pathways, and delivery schedules, translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Own delivery of energy-related due diligence outputs, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and documentation of key assumptions
• Support market entry and site selection decisions by providing structured analysis and recommendations aligned to broader development strategy
• Lead coordination across Market Development, Site Selection, Energy Planning, and project teams to ensure alignment and execution of energy feasibility workstreams
• Manage relationships with utilities, IPPs, and external stakeholders to gather inputs on capacity, infrastructure requirements, cost considerations, and timelines
• Oversee and validate external inputs and technical analyses, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements
• Prepare executive-ready summaries and materials outlining power feasibility, risks, and tradeoffs to support leadership decision-making
• Drive execution of standardized tools, frameworks, and processes for energy strategy and feasibility assessment across assigned markets
• Ensure effective handoffs of energy analysis, assumptions, and risks to downstream execution teams to support project delivery continuity
• Lead and develop junior team members or analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight of deliverables
• Monitor and report on market trends, risks, and emerging constraints impacting power availability and project feasibility
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10-15 years of experience in energy strategy, power infrastructure, or energy-related development roles
• Demonstrated experience leading early-stage strategy, feasibility assessments, or development planning, rather than project execution
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision in complex, cross-functional environments
• Prior experience across electric utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), energy or infrastructure development, economic or business development supporting large-scale infrastructure, data centers or other large-load environments, or natural gas power and generation facilities
• Strong knowledge of utility service models, grid infrastructure, interconnection concepts, and power delivery constraints
• Ability to operate effectively in early-stage, ambiguous environments with incomplete or evolving information
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical inputs into business-relevant insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready materials
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25-30% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits