Senior Director of Energy

Summary

Join Cologix as the Director of Energy and play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our energy strategy across key US and Canadian markets. Reporting to the Chief Energy Strategy Officer, you will develop innovative energy solutions, forge strategic partnerships with utilities and energy companies, and negotiate power agreements. This role demands a deep understanding of the energy industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to translate strategy into action. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, advise executive leadership, and contribute to board presentations. This is a high-impact position for someone passionate about driving innovation and sustainability within the data center industry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in energy strategy, contract negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or energy related discipline with 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Broad network on utility, OEM and EPC executive relationships and participation in industry groups/events
• Experience negotiating complex energy contracts and working with cross-functional teams to execute energy projects
• Experience with utility rates and tariffs, interconnection requirements and queue processes
• Experience with technology evaluation across renewables, gas, nuclear, storage, fuel cells etc., and selecting technology/EPC partners for energy projects
• Demonstrable experience in long-term strategy development, stakeholder alignment and cross-functional project execution. Ability to translate strategy into action and achieve results
• Deep understanding of the US and Canadian regulated and de-regulated energy markets
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and execute in a fast-paced environment with a cross-functional team
• Proficient in developing executive and board-level presentations and communications
• Proficient in data and analytics to drive business decisions and present information to different audiences
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills

Responsibilities

• Support Chief Energy Strategy Officer in overall energy strategy development and execution with a focus on our key US and Canadian markets
• Develop innovative energy solutions with a deep understanding of the changing energy industry dynamics in both regulated and unregulated markets
• Develop strategic partnerships with utilities, OEMs, EPCs and energy companies to select partners and advance energy initiatives. Understand utility organizational dynamics and processes to position Cologix for success
• Identify electric industry organizations for Cologix to participate in and represent Cologix in high-level policy discussions with industry groups such as the Data Center Coalition (DCC) and Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
• Negotiate and execute power agreements with utilities managing multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring senior leadership alignment, risk management and achieving business outcomes for Cologix
• Evaluate and execute potential on-site power generation opportunities in partnership with the Cologix development team. Understand the relative pros/cons of each technology, execution steps, potential partners and timelines to develop and execute projects
• Perform technology assessments and partner selections for strategy development and execution of key energy projects
• Advise the executive team on energy industry trends and adapting our strategy to realize near/long-term objectives in a rapidly evolving energy landscape
• Support the development of board presentations and data and analytics to inform strategic business decisions
• Support evaluation of potential land acquisition and M&A opportunities from a power perspective

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behind-the-meter generation and substation project development
• Established presence in energy industry groups and organizations such as EEI and DCC
• Experience in Renewables Power Purchase Agreement and data center co-location opportunities with renewables/nuclear energy
• Experience evaluating land acquisition/M&A opportunities for data centers in different markets

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account options
• Non-accrued PTO
• Company paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Annual bonus