Utility Power Procurement Manager – Data Center Development

Pkaza•Dallas, TX

8h•Remote

About The Position

Utility Power Procurement Manager – Data Center Development - Dallas, TX / Remote This opportunity is working directly with a cutting edge mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This company provides turnkey data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. Our client is looking for a Critical Power Electrical Utilities Manager for their Data Center Development Group. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with Electrical Utilities Companies supporting the development and execution of comprehensive power and energy strategies. This candidate will help lead data center energy and sustainability infrastructure development goals and keep up with changing customer needs for energy solutions. Candidate will act as the SME for Electrical Utilities Matters and Negotiations with Power Utility Companies.

Requirements

BA / BS in Economics / Engineering / Business a Plus
3 to 7 + years of experience in utility / energy industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively respond, verbally or in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints; strong attention to detail
Prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal direction
Expert application software skills including MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat
Experience working with Utility Companies to establish Contracts; structuring and negotiating utility connection agreements in multiple markets with a variety of utilities
Experience working in a utilities or large power consumer company
Data Center Experience with Colo or Hyperscale a must
Understand renewable energy procurement options

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies a huge plus
Previous experience evaluating new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resources
Understand renewable energy procurement options and how to apply them in different markets throughout NA

Responsibilities

Lead the process to obtain and secure Power / Energy Utility agreements
Develop strategies in energy markets to identify cost savings opportunities for new and existing data center sites
Evaluate power generation makeup in relevant markets, and understanding regional renewable options for utility companies in regional markets
Manage energy projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals
Execute electrical supply contracts with Utilities by getting quotes and structure contracts that reduce cost, minimize risk, and leverage opportunities for the organization
Evaluate multiple markets and specific sites and their associated power networks and utilities to identify opportunities and challenges in power procurement
Maintain and track all power contracts and status for all Data Center Development projects
Work alongside the real estate, procurement, development, and project management teams to help with site selection/evaluation, project budgeting, and timeline estimates for new data center and data center expansion projects
Work collaboratively with land acquisition team during the due-diligence phase to validate the availability and feasibility of utility capacity
Drive analysis of multiple markets and sites, to assist with business and investment decisions
Review of regulatory environments and possible solutions
Build relationships with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers, project investors, and renewable OEMs
Support the PreConstruction and Construction Management process through the execution of the MV/HV utility supply
Provide support to Construction Team from handover-of-utility-for-construction through commissioning / power-on across company's portfolio of projects
Act as Subject Matter Expert on any current or upcoming utility legislation
Develop familiarity with rate structures in each relevant geography and maintain models for expected power rate structures