Invenergy · 23 hours ago
Data Center Development Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expInvenergy is a leader in energy innovation, providing power generation and storage solutions globally. They are seeking a Data Center Development Lead to oversee multiple data center projects, manage site selection, and ensure compliance with regulations while negotiating with industry players.
ConsultingEnergyEnergy EfficiencyMarketingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the development of a growing national portfolio of data center sites, including land and permitting efforts
Identify and secure strategic sites and collaborate with internal teams during prospecting to incorporate grid constraints into analyses alongside other development constraints
Manage land acquisition through landowner negotiations
Assess local zoning ordinances for data centers and, where necessary, manage the re-zoning process to accommodate data centers
Obtain local and state permits to support development advancement. Monitor permitting and development requirements to ensure compliance with local regulations
Manage commercial negotiations, creating deals with hyper-scalers and other counterparties. Establish and nurture relationships with hyper-scalers and industry participants and lead efforts to identify specific customer needs and opportunities
Coordinate with the interconnection team to shepherd projects through the load interconnection process, addressing technical requirements and construction needs. Work closely with market-specific interconnection leads across regions (MISO, SPP, PJM, etc.)
Build and lead a team to grow and manage the pipeline. Guide and support project developers by driving development progress and standardizing pricing and negotiation processes
Negotiate energy supply tariffs with utilities and retail supplies to support commercial deal structures and development timelines
Follow, influence, and leverage regulatory frameworks to support portfolio success. Bridge utility conversations and regulatory matters to drive the industry to workable solutions. Collaborate with regulatory teams and interconnection leads to address evolving, market-specific challenges, and opportunities
Gather, distill, and distribute industry insights and competitive intelligence to inform site selection and product offerings
Coordinate cross-functional efforts, provide presentations for management, oversee internal communication flow, and maintain centralized repositories of project data
Support the vetting of new software tools and other resources to improve project development processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Ability to reside and/or commute FT in Chicago
10+ years of experience in project development, project management, and commercial negotiations, preferably within the data center or hyper-scaler industries
Strong knowledge of data center development and construction lifecycle
Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with regulatory, interconnection, and development teams
Familiarity with utility frameworks and energy markets (MISO, SPP, PJM, SERC) preferred
Proven experience managing land acquisition, permitting, and technical interconnection processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with commercial acumen
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred
12+ years of experience in project development, project management, and commercial negotiations, preferably within the data center or hyper-scaler industries
Previous experience working with energy development and interconnection processes
Strong network within the data center industry, including relationships with hyper-scalers and property owners such as REITs
Ability to interpret regulatory frameworks and manage sleeved transactions
Proficiency in project management tools and familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
Paid time off
Company
Invenergy
Invenergy is a privately-held developer, operator, and investor in clean energy solutions and services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.46BKey Investors
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2025-04-30Debt Financing· $1B
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2024-09-16Undisclosed· $170M
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