Senior Utilities Contract Manager

Digital Realty

Manager, Utility Contracts leading utility-related contract negotiations for Digital Realty's data center projects. Collaborating with various teams to drive utility strategies and support growth.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDallas • Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and managing utility-related contracts, including utility service agreements and interconnection agreements, while effectively communicating complex provisions to stakeholders. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project timelines within the energy and utility infrastructure sectors.

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Utility Service AgreementsInterconnection AgreementsProject ManagementU.S. Electricity MarketsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationEnergy Service AgreementsPower Purchase AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementData Center Project SupportLarge-Load Interconnection ProcessesISO/RTO Market StructuresNERC Reliability StandardsFERC Regulations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersProblem-Solving SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

Utility InfrastructureEnergy ManagementPublic Utility Commission ProcessesCommercial ContractsStakeholder InputContract Management ProcessesContinuous ImprovementEnergy Infrastructure ProjectsUtility ProvidersConsultants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the negotiation and execution of utility-facing agreements, including utility service agreements, interconnection agreements, amendments, and other related commercial contracts.
Coordinate utility-related activities and stakeholder input across acquisition, development, energy, and infrastructure teams to support investment and site selection decisions.
Organize and facilitate discussions with internal and external stakeholders to identify critical risks, dependencies, opportunities, and key decision points.
Manage contract timelines, deliverables, approvals, and execution milestones to support project schedules and path-to-power requirements.
Communicate key commercial, operational, legal, credit, and risk provisions to leadership and project stakeholders.
Track open issues, contractual obligations, dependencies, and action items while escalating risks and driving timely resolution.
Maintain accurate records of utility agreements, amendments, compliance requirements, milestones, and ongoing contractual commitments.
Support utility and energy infrastructure projects by monitoring changes in interconnection processes, utility requirements, and regulatory developments.
Build and maintain productive relationships with utility providers, consultants, and other external partners.
Drive continuous improvement of contract templates, negotiation strategies, approval workflows, reporting tools, and contract management processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Energy Management, or a related field.
5-8 years of experience negotiating and managing contracts within the energy, utility infrastructure, power generation, or related sectors.
Direct experience with utility service agreements, interconnection agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy service agreements, or similar utility-related contracts.
Strong understanding of U.S. electricity markets, utility operations, ISO/RTO market structures, and NERC reliability standards.
Knowledge of large-load interconnection processes and the regulatory environment affecting utility and energy infrastructure projects.
Ability to interpret and communicate commercial, operational, legal, credit, and risk provisions within complex agreements.
Excellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and present information to leadership teams.
Experience supporting data center, hyperscale, digital infrastructure, or large energy-intensive projects preferred.
Knowledge of FERC regulations, state Public Utility Commission (PUC) processes, and an existing network of utility industry relationships preferred; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
401k match
disability benefits
wellness and education benefits
employee stock purchase plan
paid time off
holidays