Director, Energy Strategy & Development, New Markets

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• At Company Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Company is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.
• Company is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
• Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Company Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.
• Company Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Director of Energy Strategy & Development, New Markets to define and lead the energy strategy for Company’s expanding data center portfolio. This role is responsible for setting and executing multi‑year, function‑wide strategies that enable the delivery of reliable, scalable, and sustainable power infrastructure aligned with Company’s customer commitments and long‑term growth objectives for firm, clean, cost-effective capacity.
• As a senior leader, you will own Company’s new market energy strategy end‑to‑end—spanning market entry, site selection, grid and alternative energy solutions, regulatory engagement, and commercial execution. You will partner closely with utilities, transmission system operators (TSOs), regulators, governments, customers, and internal teams to unlock capacity, mitigate risk, and accelerate development timelines across diverse regional power markets.
• This role requires deep technical and commercial expertise in power infrastructure, strong regulatory fluency across utility jurisdictions, and the ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with material company‑wide impact. You will coordinate across a high‑performing team of energy professionals and act as a trusted advisor to Company’s executive leadership and Board of Directors.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 70% for stakeholder, utility and/or project related activities
• Location: Must be US based, Denver, CO or Seattle, WA in-office strongly preferred
• Compensation: $195K - $250K (Offers Bonus)
• Define, own, and deliver Company’s multi‑year new market energy strategy, ensuring alignment with company growth plans, customer requirements, and sustainability commitments.
• Set function‑wide priorities and guide market entry and expansion decisions across power markets
• Influence company‑level strategy by integrating energy availability, grid constraints, alternative power solutions, and regulatory considerations into siting and investment decisions.
• Originate, structure, and execute complex energy solutions to support large‑scale data center campuses, including grid interconnections, transmission upgrades, on‑site generation, storage, and renewable procurement.
• Lead negotiations with utilities, TSOs, regulators, and energy partners for interconnection, electrical service, and long‑term energy agreements.
• Develop creative, market‑specific solutions that accelerate timelines and mitigate constraints in capacity‑limited or highly regulated environments.
• Act as Company’s senior energy representative with utility executives, regulators, government agencies, and major customers
• Build deep partnerships across Development, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and Business Development teams to ensure integrated decision‑making and execution.
• Build and own investment cases for energy infrastructure and commercial agreements; align executive leadership and the Board on risk, return, and execution strategy.
• Anticipate regulatory, market, and grid‑related risks; develop mitigation strategies for factors outside Company’s direct control.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, business, economics, construction management, real estate, or related discipline).
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience developing power infrastructure for large, energy‑intensive assets (e.g., data centers, industrial facilities, infrastructure projects),
• Demonstrated experience negotiating interconnection, transmission, and long‑term power agreements with utilities, TSOs, or renewable developers.
• Proven track record leading multi‑team, multi‑year initiatives with material business impact.
• Deep technical expertise in transmission and distribution infrastructure, with strong working knowledge of power market structures and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with hyperscale or large enterprise data center customers strongly preferred.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to present complex topics clearly to senior leadership and Boards.
• Strong strategic judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, highly cross‑functional environments.
• At Company, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
• At Company, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan