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Switch · 22 hours ago

West Energy Strategy Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Switch is a company that designs, builds, and operates data centers, focusing on innovation and operational excellence. The West Energy Strategy Manager will lead projects around energy supply and sustainability, impacting technology's future and supporting clean energy goals in the western United States.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead trading, origination, and market strategy across western U.S. power markets, including, but not limited to CAISO, SPP, ERCOT, WECC

Monitor market fundamentals, regulatory developments, and stakeholder processes that could impact expansion efforts in western U.S. power markets

Work with utilities and market operators to submit and manage any required studies and interconnection applications

Lead renewable strategy and carbon-free energy procurement in support of Switch’s clean energy goals

Provide detailed reporting of ongoing western U.S. power supply and sustainability activity

Track positions, exposures, and settlements to ensure trading compliance and accuracy

Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that provide insights into financial results, trends, and key metrics

Monitor power price data in existing and new campus locations and track industry news and events that could impact power markets

Work with cross departmental teams to create load forecasts for new and existing locations and develop tracking mechanisms and tools to continually monitor and refine load forecasts to support power supply activities

Work with internal and external stakeholders to help develop transmission and distribution plans for new locations

Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed to support business units with financial data and insights

Research the cost effectiveness and potential of new technologies for supply and demand-side energy resources

Build relationships with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers, project investors, etc

Qualification

Western U.S. power marketsPower purchase agreements (PPAs)Energy solutions negotiationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementPresentation skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationCreativityIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution

Minimum five years related work experience

In-depth understanding of Western U.S. power markets

Ability to originate and negotiate cost-effective, creative energy solutions

Excellent analytical, time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to resolve problems efficiently

Demonstrated ability to innovate, think creatively, and drive business teams to expediently develop executable projects

Proven history of collaboration, problem-solving, and communication that supports overall team success

Substantial experience negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs)

Strong understanding of electricity market design; federal and state regulatory rules; incentives related to energy storage; tariff structures; renewable energy; and renewable-energy incentives

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!

Company

Switch

Switch was founded in 2000 by CEO Rob Roy and stands at the forefront as the premier data center designer, builder and operator, owning 100% of its land and facilities.

Founded in 2000

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

501-1000 employees

https://www.switch.com

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