Head of Power & Infrastructure Development

Fortitude Mining, LLC•Grand Island, NE

About The Position

Fortitude is an institutional-scale, vertically integrated venture mining platform backed by DCG. It operates across the Proof-of-Work ecosystem, anchored in Zcash, combining self-mining operations, owned data centers, a diversified power portfolio, and disciplined capital allocation. The company is led by operators, capital markets professionals, and digital asset specialists. The Head of Power & Infrastructure Development owns how Fortitude secures, structures, and develops power-backed sites. The role leads site sourcing and acquisitions, utility and power deal structuring, and greenfield infrastructure development, while also guiding day-to-day power strategy. It is a hands-on leadership position involving work with landowners, utilities, communities, engineers, contractors, and internal operations teams. The position works with the Executive Leadership Team to define site and power strategy, builds and leads a development team as the company grows, and may support investor and capital-markets discussions about the power portfolio and development pipeline. Regular travel across multiple states is required, approximately 50–75% of the time.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in power markets, utility relations, energy development, or infrastructure development.
Deep knowledge of Midwest power markets, with direct experience working with NPPD, SPP, or comparable public power entities.
Track record of structuring and closing utility deals, such as power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, or large-load service arrangements.
Experience acquiring land or real assets, ideally near substations or other grid infrastructure.
Proven ability to build trust with landowners, local officials, and rural communities.
Experience leading projects from origination through energization.
Strong understanding of rate structures and modeling power agreements.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil), Energy, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent hands-on power and infrastructure development experience may substitute for formal education.
Willingness to travel regularly and spend time on site; travel is approximately 50–75% of the time.
Ability to build relationships with utilities, landowners, and communities and to adapt communication style to different audiences.
Ability to read and understand one-line diagrams and power purchase agreements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ERCOT.
Familiarity with large-load, data center, or crypto mining development.
Experience in digital asset mining or high-density compute infrastructure.
MBA, JD, or a master’s degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and acquire power-advantaged sites, particularly land near existing infrastructure such as substations and transmission.
Source and negotiate purchases of land and existing facilities directly with landowners.
Lead site diligence, including review of interconnection capacity, load availability, zoning, title, environmental matters, and permitting.
Build and manage a pipeline of acquisitions of existing mining sites and greenfield opportunities across target markets.
Develop and maintain relationships with local utilities, public power districts, cooperatives, and municipal providers.
Structure and negotiate power supply agreements, power purchase agreements, facilities extension agreements, interconnection arrangements, and service terms.
Evaluate power pricing, load curtailment and demand response opportunities, and regional market exposure.
Track regulatory, tariff, and market developments in ERCOT, MISO, NPPD, SPP, and other target markets.
Oversee greenfield development from site control through energization, coordinating engineers, contractors, and utility partners.
Manage development budgets, timelines, and capital deployment for new sites.
Partner with operations to optimize the cost, reliability, and uptime of owned sites.
Build lasting relationships with local officials, economic development groups, landowners, and community leaders; represent Fortitude in operating communities with transparency and follow-through.
Work with the Executive Leadership Team to define site and power strategy.
Build trust and open communication between executive leadership and site teams.
Build and lead a development team as the company grows, with a self-starting, player-coach approach.
Support investor and capital-markets conversations about the power portfolio and development pipeline if required.
Travel regularly across multiple states and spend time on site.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, with a target annual bonus and eligibility for an equity grant.
Quarterly performance-based incentive program eligibility.
Flexible time off, coordinated with the employee’s manager.
Professional development budget with flexibility for personal and professional growth.
Health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents.
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with company contribution.
Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care.
Paid parental leave.
Learning environment focused on new technologies and opportunities to make an impact.
Regular company meetings, town halls, and team events for sharing thoughts and ideas.