Senior Associate, Energy Infrastructure, NA

Ares Management Corporation•Bellevue, WA

2d•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ada Infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong individual to join as the North American Energy Infrastructure Lead to support the execution of our global energy and utility strategy. This role will work directly with the Global Lead, contributing to utility-scale power procurement, clean energy initiatives, market research, and internal reporting to support the reliable and cost-effective delivery of power across our global data center portfolio. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to C-level strategic planning, infrastructure deployment, and global energy transition initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field
Extensive experience in negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage high-performing global teams
Excellent financial acumen, including experience with budget management and financial modeling
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Experience in driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets
Familiarity with data center operations and infrastructure requirements
Willingness to travel globally as needed

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred
extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles, with a focus on data centre or large-scale infrastructure projects
track record in developing and implementing energy strategies
deep understanding of global energy markets, regulations, and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

Collaborate or lead the development of, in coordination with the Global Lead, and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with Ada Infrastructure's business objectives and sustainability goals
Lead long-term planning for power capacity, reliability, and sustainability across all regions
Identify and evaluate emerging energy technologies and their potential impact on data center operations
Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects
Establish key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement in team performance
Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through project energization and ongoing operations
Develop and implement standardized processes for power infrastructure development across all regions
Oversee budget allocation and financial performance of power-related projects
Drive Ada Infrastructure's energy-related sustainability initiatives, including setting and achieving renewable energy targets
Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across all data center operations
Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships focused on sustainable data center practices
Serve as the primary point of contact for executives on all energy and utility matters
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, and energy technology providers
Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure alignment of energy strategies with overall business objectives
Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations to identify risks and opportunities (use “prospects” instead)
Develop strategies to mitigate energy-related risks and capitalize on market opportunities
Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership
Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative energy technologies to improve efficiency and reliability
Develop partnerships with energy technology providers and research institutions
Drive pilot projects to test and implement new energy solutions in data center environments
Develop and implement strategies to optimize energy costs across the global portfolio
Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to secure favorable terms
Collaborate with finance teams to develop energy hedging strategies and manage energy-related financial risks