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The Director ensures that all energy infrastructure is delivered safely, reliably, on schedule, and at the lowest lifecycle cost while supporting aggressive development timelines.\nWorking closely with Development, Utility Interconnection, Engineering, Preconstruction, EPC contractors, utilities, equipment OEMs, and Operations, the Director establishes the long-term power generation strategy for multi-gigawatt data center portfolios.\nKey Responsibilities\nEnergy Infrastructure Strategy\n· Develop the long-term energy infrastructure / power generation strategy supporting a portfolio of hyperscale AI and cloud data centers.\n· Evaluate centralized versus distributed generation solutions.\n· Develop scalable infrastructure standards for campuses ranging from 100 MW to 2+ GW.\n· Evaluate lifecycle cost, reliability, carbon intensity, and operational flexibility across competing technologies.\n· Support site selection by evaluating energy infrastructure opportunities and 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Infrastructure\nLead development of:\n· Natural gas pipeline interconnections\n· Pressure regulation stations\n· Metering facilities\n· Gas compression (where applicable)\n· LNG backup systems\n· Fuel redundancy planning\n· Hydrogen readiness assessments\n· Fuel supply agreements\nCoordinate with pipeline operators, local distribution companies (LDCs), and interstate transmission providers.\nEnergy Storage & Renewables\nOversee evaluation and implementation of:\n· Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)\n· Solar generation\n· Wind integration\n· Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)\n· Hybrid generation systems\n· Microgrids\n· Peak shaving\n· Demand response\n· Grid services\nEPC & Project Delivery\nLead all owner-side activities related to power generation EPC contracts.\nResponsibilities include:\n· Scope development\n· EPC procurement\n· Technical bid evaluations\n· Contract negotiations\n· Cost control\n· Schedule management\n· Change management\n· Quality assurance\n· Commissioning oversight\n· Commercial operation readiness\nEquipment Procurement\nOversee procurement strategy for long-lead power generation equipment, including:\n· Gas turbines\n· Reciprocating engines\n· Steam turbines\n· HRSGs\n· Transformers\n· Switchgear\n· Breakers\n· Cooling systems\n· Battery storage systems\n· Inverters\n· Compressors\n· Gas equipment\n· Protection systems\nDevelop procurement strategies that reduce schedule risk while optimizing capital cost.\nCross-Functional Leadership\nPartner closely with:\n· Project Development\n· Utility Interconnection\n· Engineering\n· Preconstruction\n· Construction\n· Operations\n· Environmental\n· Permitting\n· Finance\n· Legal\n· Procurement\n· Commercial Teams\nCoordinate all energy infrastructure milestones with overall campus development schedules.\nRisk Management\nIdentify and mitigate project risks related to:\n· Generation technology\n· Fuel availability\n· Equipment supply chain\n· Long-lead procurement\n· Environmental permitting\n· Utility coordination\n· EPC execution\n· Commissioning\n· Reliability\n· Operational readiness\n· Capital cost escalation\nDevelop executive-level reporting and mitigation plans.\nFinancial Leadership\nSupport:\n· CAPEX budgeting\n· Lifecycle cost analysis\n· Financial modeling\n· Value engineering\n· Technology selection\n· EPC commercial negotiations\n· Cost forecasting\n· Investment committee presentations\nQualifications\nEducation\n· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.\n· Master's degree or MBA preferred.\n· Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.\nExperience\n· 12+ years leading development or delivery of large energy infrastructure projects.\n· Experience delivering projects exceeding $250 million in capital value.\n· Direct experience with utility-scale power generation, substations, transmission infrastructure, or large industrial energy systems.\n· Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, utilities, IPPs, EPC firms, or major industrial facilities.\n· Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.\nPreferred Technical Experience\nCandidates should possess experience in several of the following areas:\n· Gas-fired power generation\n· Combined-cycle plants\n· Reciprocating engine facilities\n· Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)\n· Utility substations\n· Transmission systems\n· Medium-voltage distribution\n· Protective relaying\n· SCADA and EMS\n· Natural gas pipeline infrastructure\n· Renewable energy integration\n· Microgrids\n· Reliability engineering\n· Commissioning\n· Owner's engineering\n· EPC contracting\n· FERC and NERC compliance\n· Data center electrical infrastructure\n· AI/HPC campus power systems\n· Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development (preferred)\nCore Competencies\n· Strategic planning\n· Infrastructure development\n· Energy systems engineering\n· Commercial negotiation\n· EPC 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