Giga Energy · 4 weeks ago
Utility Business Development Manager (Power Ranger)
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGiga Energy is a company focused on accelerating data center expansion by securing grid capacity. The Utility Business Development Manager will play a crucial role in building relationships with utilities and managing interconnection processes to support the company's growth.
Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Management
Hiring Manager
Alex G.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with utility contacts, including cooperatives, municipal utilities, and regional providers, to identify and secure available power capacity for future data center projects
Serve as the primary point of contact for utilities throughout the interconnection and service request process
Collaborate with utility economic development teams to identify prospective sites and secure land and power commitments
Interpret and navigate utility tariffs, service policies, and cost responsibilities (e.g., CIAC, FEA)
Coordinate closely with internal teams (engineering, construction, land acquisition) and external partners to advance project timelines
Evaluate technical feasibility of interconnection opportunities, translating utility plans, engineering drawings, and construction schedules into actionable internal updates
Manage multiple simultaneous interconnection efforts, ensuring timely progress across various markets
Operate comfortably in ambiguous or unstructured environments, solving problems where established processes may not yet exist
Travel up to 30% to utility meetings, project sites, and industry events
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in electrical infrastructure, utility coordination, business development, or grid interconnection
Strong understanding of power systems architecture, electrical design, and interconnection processes
Demonstrated experience working directly with utilities to secure interconnection points or expand grid capacity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong project management skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent interconnection efforts
Familiarity with data center infrastructure and site development processes
Willingness to travel as needed to build relationships and advance projects
Preferred
Experience working with cooperative utilities, municipal utilities, or regional power providers
Familiarity with utility economic development processes
Understanding of utility planning, extensions, upgrades, and interconnection timelines
Knowledge of regulated vs. deregulated energy markets
Experience with utility rate modeling, cost impact assessments, or load forecasting
Familiarity with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO standards or interconnection protocols
Experience supporting hyperscale or modular data center developments
Hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving in power infrastructure or utility-facing roles
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate
Company
Giga Energy
Energy Infrastructure to Power the Modern World
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
Magic Internet MoneyTen31
2022-03-01Seed· $2.3M
2021-08-01Pre Seed· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Brent Whitehead
Co-Founder
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