Digital Realty · 2 days ago
Director, On-site Energy Generation
2323 Bryan Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDigital Realty is a global leader in data center solutions, and they are seeking a Director of On-site Energy Generation Project Management. This role is responsible for leading the execution of on-site energy generation programs, ensuring alignment and successful deployment of generation assets to support long-term capacity needs.
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Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the end-to-end lifecycle of on-site energy generation projects, from concept site acquisition through commissioning and handoff
Support the development and execution of regional generation strategy in alignment with global energy objectives and long-term capacity planning
Support technology selection, commercial structuring, vendor evaluation, and risk assessments for natural gas and alternative generation technologies
Establish program governance, standards, performance metrics, and technical requirements for the execution of on-site energy generation projects; aligning with the Digital Realty data center development standards
Work with internal acquisitions, design, engineering, and construction teams to integrate generation solutions into campus master planning and development roadmaps
Foster and own relationships with key industry partners like EPC providers and technical consultants
Partner with the energy, supply chain and commercial teams to negotiate major equipment, EPC, and long-lead agreements
Coordinate with environmental, permitting, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Drive cross-functional alignment with Operations to ensure maintainability, reliability, and long-term asset performance
Provide executive-level reporting on program progress, risks, financials, and strategic direction
Lead and develop a high-performing team of technical and project program management professionals and consultants
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the project management of energy generation, distributed energy resources, utility-scale power, or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex generation programs, including natural gas-fired systems; exposure to nuclear or advanced energy technologies preferred
Strong understanding of EPC delivery models, OEM ecosystem, fuel supply considerations, and long-lead equipment procurement
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large capital programs
Expertise with permitting, environmental compliance, interconnection considerations, and regulatory frameworks
Excellent executive communication, program governance, and vendor management skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy systems, construction management or related field
Ability to travel to site projects up to 25% of the time to oversee progress
Preferred
Exposure to nuclear or advanced energy technologies
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Digital Realty
Digital Realty is a data center platform, delivering customized data analysis solutions to businesses.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$13.92B2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.62B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $983.24M
2025-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $882.98M
Leadership Team
Matt Mercier
Chief Financial Officer
J
Jordan Sadler
Senior Vice President, Public and Private Investor Relations
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