Data Center Energy Strategic Negotiator, Lease Structuring

Google•Austin, TX

2h•$150,000 - $217,000

About The Position

Google's Strategic Negotiation team secures infrastructure to support the company's future growth, including physical data center space. Strategic Negotiators use market knowledge and technology-industry experience to negotiate cost-effective solutions, work with project teams on deals, manage vendor and partner relationships, and present recommendations to technology leadership. Successful negotiations can reduce operating costs and affect the broader business. This role is part of the Technical Infrastructure team, which develops and maintains data centers and the platforms that support Google products and services. The position focuses on negotiating and structuring data center colocation, leasing, and energy transactions, supporting energy procurement strategy and clean-energy goals, and managing supplier relationships. The listed US compensation range is $150,000–$217,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Individual pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Six years of experience in energy project development, utility procurement, or finance/consulting roles.
Six years of experience in data center colocation and leasing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power transmission and distribution, telecommunications infrastructure, data center technology, electrical and cooling systems, or related technical areas.
Experience managing utility agreements, addressing energy-related issues, applying financial modeling, and implementing clean-energy initiatives.
Experience in indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure development, agreement drafting, and presentation development, along with data center real estate markets.

Responsibilities

Lead negotiations and structure transactions for data center colocation and leasing contracts, energy supply, renewable-energy power purchase agreements, partnerships and joint ventures, and other data center-related energy contracts.
Contribute to Google's data center portfolio growth through energy due diligence during site selection and data center project development.
Help set strategy for Google's energy procurement program, including procurement of carbon-free energy in support of Google's clean-energy goals.
Develop and lead agreement approvals, investment memos, and other transaction materials with senior executives and partner teams.
Work with team members and cross-company partners, including Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Accounting.
Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, including utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and project developers.