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Rowan Digital Infrastructure · 22 hours ago

Energy Strategy Director - On-Site Generation

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. The Energy Strategy Director - On-Site Generation will lead the natural gas strategy for data center campuses, ensuring a reliable and scalable fuel supply while collaborating with various internal teams and external partners.

Data CenterRenewable EnergyTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Rowan’s natural gas strategy to ensure reliable, scalable fuel supply for on-site and campus-scale power generation for new and existing data center developments

Negotiate firm transportation, supply agreements, and capacity reservations and structure commercial solutions for interconnections and pipeline extensions

Design innovative and resilient gas delivery solutions, including laterals, behind-the-meter infrastructure, and alternative fuel strategies; develop hedging approaches to manage commodity price risk

Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams to ensure timely, cost-effective infrastructure delivery and support customer discussions on resiliency and emissions

Influence site selection and development strategy by assessing gas infrastructure availability, cost, timing, and reliability; integrate gas planning with broader power and sustainability initiatives

Build business cases and present recommendations to executive leadership and Board stakeholders to drive investment decisions for gas infrastructure projects

Qualification

Natural gas strategyGas infrastructure developmentNegotiating gas agreementsGas transmission systemsCommercial frameworksAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skills

Required

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

10+ years of experience developing natural gas infrastructure for large industrial or critical loads (e.g., data centers, power plants, refineries, military installations)

3+ years of experience working for or partnering with gas utilities, pipeline companies, power plant facilities, energy developers, EPC firms, or large energy consumers

Demonstrated experience negotiating gas service agreements, capacity reservations, and infrastructure development agreements

Strong understanding of gas transmission and distribution systems, regulatory frameworks, and commercial structures

Proven ability to lead in a performance-driven, fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment

Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills with comfort operating amid ambiguity