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Rowan Digital Infrastructure · 3 weeks ago

Director, Energy Strategy

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining data center delivery with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. The Director of Energy will lead energy strategy for data center locations, negotiate agreements with utilities, and partner with customers to achieve sustainability objectives.

Data CenterRenewable EnergyTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Originate, develop, and execute energy strategies that deliver power infrastructure required to scale new data center campuses in line with our customer values

Influence center siting, delivery, and customer strategies based on the availability of grid power, alternative power sources and the sustainability of energy supply

Build relationships with utility partners, and customer energy teams across all levels. represent Rowan to senior executive at utilities and to our customers when negotiating agreements related to power infrastructure

Develop partnerships and creative solutions with utilities and other energy companies that accelerate the deployment of new data centers, including sustainable power infrastructure

Partner with internal and external teams to complete project due diligence and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of energy infrastructure

Partner with our customers to achieve energy-related sustainability goals, including 100% renewable energy supply

Build the business case for project agreements and align C-Suite and Board of Directors on deal execution

Lead growth and development of a team of energy professionals

Qualification

Energy strategy developmentNegotiating interconnection agreementsElectric grid infrastructureRenewable energy expertiseTeam leadershipProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field (eg. engineering, business, construction management, real estate)

10+ of years of experience working to develop electric grid infrastructure to power critical loads (eg. data centers, refineries, military), working for a utility, energy project developer, design/consulting firm, construction firm or energy intensive consumer

3+ years of experience leading teams of energy professionals

3+ years of experience negotiating interconnection agreements on behalf of a large energy users or renewable energy developer

Technical expertise related to transmission and distribution infrastructure

Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a performance driven culture

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong organizational skills, comfort with ambiguity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment