Director, Energy Infrastructure

The Director of Energy Infrastructure is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of all owner-controlled energy infrastructure supporting hyperscale, AI/HPC, and mission-critical data center campuses.

This executive leadership role oversees onsite power generation, substations, high-voltage electrical infrastructure, natural gas systems, battery energy storage, renewable energy integration, microgrids, and emerging technologies including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Director ensures that all energy infrastructure is delivered safely, reliably, on schedule, and at the lowest lifecycle cost while supporting aggressive development timelines.

Working 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.

• Develop the long-term energy infrastructure / power generation strategy supporting a portfolio of hyperscale AI and cloud data centers.
• Develop scalable infrastructure standards for campuses ranging from 100 MW to 2+ GW.
• Evaluate lifecycle cost, reliability, carbon intensity, and operational flexibility across competing technologies.
• Support site selection by evaluating energy infrastructure opportunities and constraints.

Lead development and execution of onsite generation projects, including:

• Natural gas reciprocating engine plants
• Combined-cycle power plants
• Black start capability
• Island mode operations
• Future hydrogen-ready generation
• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Responsibilities include technology selection, owner's engineering oversight, EPC management, permitting support, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Provide executive oversight of:

• Utility delivery substations
• Owner-owned substations
• High-voltage switchyards
• Gas-insulated substations (GIS)
• Air-insulated substations (AIS)
• Main transformers
• Generator step-up transformers
• Medium-voltage switch gear
• Protection and control systems
• SCADA integration

Lead development of:

• Natural gas pipeline interconnections
• Pressure regulation stations
• Metering facilities
• Gas compression (where applicable)
• LNG backup systems
• Hydrogen readiness assessments
• Fuel supply agreements

Coordinate with pipeline operators, local distribution companies (LDCs), and interstate transmission providers.

Oversee evaluation and implementation of:

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Wind integration
• Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Microgrids
• Peak shaving
• Demand response
• Grid services

Lead all owner-side activities related to power generation EPC contracts.

Responsibilities include:

• EPC procurement
• Technical bid evaluations
• Cost control
• Change management
• Quality assurance
• Commercial operation readiness

Oversee procurement strategy for long-lead power generation equipment, including:

• Reciprocating engines
• Steam turbines
• HRSGs
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Breakers
• Cooling systems
• Battery storage systems
• Compressors
• Protection systems

Develop procurement strategies that reduce schedule risk while optimizing capital cost.

Partner closely with:

• Project Development
• Utility Interconnection
• Preconstruction
• Construction
• Operations
• Finance
• Legal
• Procurement
• Commercial Teams

Coordinate all energy infrastructure milestones with overall campus development schedules.

Identify and mitigate project risks related to:

• Generation technology
• Fuel availability
• Equipment supply chain
• Long-lead procurement
• Utility coordination
• EPC execution
• Reliability
• Operational readiness

Develop executive-level reporting and mitigation plans.

Support:

• Lifecycle cost analysis
• Cost forecasting
• Investment committee presentations

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• 12+ years leading development or delivery of large energy infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience with…