Verrus · 1 month ago
Energy Program Manager
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expVerrus is a developer of next generation, greenfield hyperscale data centers that integrate energy infrastructure. The Energy Program Manager will ensure timely delivery of power to development sites by collaborating with utilities and internal teams, and will help shape future utility engagement models for new projects.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Power Delivery Execution: Lead the end-to-end process of securing and delivering interconnections for active data center projects. Manage engagement with utilities and transmission operators to ensure milestones are met from feasibility through energization
Utility & Grid Partnership Management: Serve as Verrus’s day-to-day liaison with host utilities, building and maintaining trusted relationships that accelerate collaboration and problem-solving. Coordinate internal engineering, construction, and commercial teams to align on technical and procedural requirements
Strategic Utility Engagement for Future Sites: Develop structured, early-stage engagement models with utilities for new projects, ensuring power availability, tariff alignment, and planning considerations are integrated from initial site selection through construction
Commercial Structuring & Agreements: Support the negotiation of energy service agreements, interconnection terms, and other commercial arrangements that reflect Verrus’ unique grid-aware capabilities. Partner with legal and finance to align outcomes with corporate and regulatory frameworks
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Site Selection, Design & Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Policy teams to ensure consistent execution and knowledge transfer across projects and regions
Program Management & Continuous Improvement: Develop tools, templates, and tracking systems for interconnection status, risks, and dependencies. Codify lessons learned into scalable playbooks for replication across Verrus’s national portfolio
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, or related field
8–12 years of experience in utility engagement, transmission/interconnection management, or large-load infrastructure development
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-party grid or power delivery projects
Strong understanding of transmission and distribution interconnection processes, system impact studies, and utility operations
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across technical, commercial, and regulatory audiences
Strong analytical and communication skills, with a bias for execution and problem-solving
Willingness to travel regularly to utility partners and project sites
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, or related field
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Equity
General health benefits
Paid time off
Company
Verrus
Verrus™ is building the next generation of data centers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase