Director of Energy, Digital Infrastructure
Black & Veatch
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Overland Park • Kansas • United States
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About the role
- Develop and execute comprehensive energy strategies tailored to data centers, supporting reliability, availability, and flexibility requirements for cloud and AI loads across the region
- Identify energy partners, such as IPPs, to deliver power to data center sites
- Oversee energy sourcing and contracting, considering a broad range of solutions including natural gas power plants, fuel cells, SMRs, etc., to secure cost-effective and resilient supplies for data center facilities
- Build strong partnerships with utilities, government agencies, industry organizations, and internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with project managers, external partners, utilities, and regulatory bodies to develop and drive the energy solution for each project in the portfolio
- Assess and mitigate risks related to energy supply, regulatory changes, market volatility, and commercial agreements
- Advance strategies for efficient energy use and compliance with relevant energy and environmental regulations in the United States and Canada
- Support the Project Finance team in providing required information to produce energy cost analyses and data center operations financial models
- Lead and develop a team of energy professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in energy management, utilities, or data center development, including substantial experience with natural gas power plants and related commercial agreements, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record in developing and executing large-scale energy strategies for data centers serving cloud and AI workloads
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, power distribution, cooling systems, and backup assets relevant to the region
- Knowledge of a wide range of energy solutions is preferred
- Knowledge of energy markets, regulatory frameworks, sustainability best practices, and commercial structures for natural gas assets in the United States and Canada
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with senior executives, project stakeholders, and external partners
- Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or LEED accreditation are a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurances
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Company matched 401k plan
- Vendor discounts
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- Identity theft and credit monitoring services
- B&V Credit Union
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
energy managementdata center developmentnatural gas power plantsenergy sourcingenergy strategiespower distributioncooling systemsbackup assetsenergy cost analysesfinancial modeling
Soft skills
leadershipanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsproject managementeffective communicationcollaborationinnovationexcellence
Certifications
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)LEED accreditation