Director, Energy Infrastructure

BEOWULF ELECTRICITY & DATA LLC•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•$0 - $200,000

About The Position

The Director of Energy Infrastructure is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of all owner-controlled energy infrastructure supporting hyperscale, AI/HPC, and mission-critical data center campuses. This executive leadership role oversees onsite power generation, substations, high-voltage electrical infrastructure, natural gas systems, battery energy storage, renewable energy integration, microgrids, and emerging technologies including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Director ensures that all energy infrastructure is delivered safely, reliably, on schedule, and at the lowest lifecycle cost while supporting aggressive development timelines. Working closely with Development, Utility Interconnection, Engineering, Preconstruction, EPC contractors, utilities, equipment OEMs, and Operations, the Director establishes the long-term power generation strategy for multi-gigawatt data center portfolios.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.
12+ years leading development or delivery of large energy infrastructure projects.
Experience delivering projects exceeding $250 million in capital value.
Direct experience with utility-scale power generation, substations, transmission infrastructure, or large industrial energy systems.
Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, utilities, IPPs, EPC firms, or major industrial facilities.
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
Strategic planning
Infrastructure development
Energy systems engineering
Commercial negotiation
EPC management
Capital project execution
Financial acumen
Risk management
Cross-functional leadership
Executive communication
Decision making

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Gas-fired power generation
Combined-cycle plants
Reciprocating engine facilities
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Utility substations
Transmission systems
Medium-voltage distribution
Protective relaying
SCADA and EMS
Natural gas pipeline infrastructure
Renewable energy integration
Microgrids
Reliability engineering
Commissioning
Owner's engineering
EPC contracting
FERC and NERC compliance
Data center electrical infrastructure
AI/HPC campus power systems
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop the long-term energy infrastructure / power generation strategy supporting a portfolio of hyperscale AI and cloud data centers.
Evaluate centralized versus distributed generation solutions.
Develop scalable infrastructure standards for campuses ranging from 100 MW to 2+ GW.
Evaluate lifecycle cost, reliability, carbon intensity, and operational flexibility across competing technologies.
Support site selection by evaluating energy infrastructure opportunities and constraints.
Lead development and execution of onsite generation projects, including natural gas reciprocating engine plants, simple-cycle gas turbine facilities, combined-cycle power plants, dual-fuel generation systems, backup generation systems, black start capability, island mode operations, future hydrogen-ready generation, and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Responsibilities include technology selection, owner's engineering oversight, EPC management, permitting support, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Provide executive oversight of utility delivery substations, owner-owned substations, medium-voltage distribution systems, high-voltage switchyards, gas-insulated substations (GIS), air-insulated substations (AIS), main transformers, generator step-up transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, and energy management systems (EMS).
Lead development of natural gas pipeline interconnections, pressure regulation stations, metering facilities, gas compression (where applicable), LNG backup systems, fuel redundancy planning, hydrogen readiness assessments, and fuel supply agreements. Coordinate with pipeline operators, local distribution companies (LDCs), and interstate transmission providers.
Oversee evaluation and implementation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar generation, wind integration, Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), hybrid generation systems, microgrids, peak shaving, demand response, and grid services.
Lead all owner-side activities related to power generation EPC contracts. Responsibilities include scope development, EPC procurement, technical bid evaluations, contract negotiations, cost control, schedule management, change management, quality assurance, commissioning oversight, and commercial operation readiness.
Oversee procurement strategy for long-lead power generation equipment, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, steam turbines, HRSGs, transformers, switchgear, breakers, cooling systems, battery storage systems, inverters, compressors, gas equipment, and protection systems. Develop procurement strategies that reduce schedule risk while optimizing capital cost.
Partner closely with Project Development, Utility Interconnection, Engineering, Preconstruction, Construction, Operations, Environmental, Permitting, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Commercial Teams. Coordinate all energy infrastructure milestones with overall campus development schedules.
Identify and mitigate project risks related to generation technology, fuel availability, equipment supply chain, long-lead procurement, environmental permitting, utility coordination, EPC execution, commissioning, reliability, operational readiness, and capital cost escalation. Develop executive-level reporting and mitigation plans.
Support CAPEX budgeting, lifecycle cost analysis, financial modeling, value engineering, technology selection, EPC commercial negotiations, cost forecasting, and investment committee presentations.