Onsite Energy Generation Manager

Digital Realty • Dallas, TX

5d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sitting within the wider Global Design, Engineering & Construction (DE&C) function, the Onsite Energy Generation Manager supports the onsite energy generation projects across the AMER region. This role will serve as project owner for delivering scalable, reliable generation assets. They will oversee and manage the design and delivery of the onsite power generation portion of campus execution in partnership with the DE&C Design, Construction, and Real Estate Development Managers. This individual participates in the full lifecycle of a project.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the project management of energy generation, distributed energy resources, utility-scale power, or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, stakeholder engagement plans, risk registers, action-item logs, and budget tracking tools to support project execution and provide visibility into project milestones, risks, cost performance, and key decisions.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing complex generation programs, including natural gas-fired (a must) and fuel cell systems; exposure to nuclear or advanced energy technologies (a plus).
• Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Firm understanding of utility regulations, and modeling such as Power Systems Computer Aided Design (PSCAD).
• 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

Nice To Haves

• exposure to nuclear or advanced energy technologies (a plus)
• PMP certification, a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the end-to-end lifecycle of on-site energy generation projects, from design through commissioning and handoff.
• Manage external consultants, owner’s engineers, and owner’s representatives throughout the life of the project.
• Support technology selection, commercial structuring, vendor evaluation, and risk assessments for natural gas and alternative generation technologies.
• Provide feedback and lessons learned into program governance, standards, performance metrics, and technical requirements for the execution of on-site energy generation projects.
• Work with internal design, engineering, and construction teams to execute power generation projects.
• Foster 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.
• Ensure the DLR design and reliability requirements are delivered
• Continually lives and promotes Digital Realty’s core values
• Attends all necessary internal reporting/steering meetings

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior