AI Data Center Development Associate

Nscale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Development Associate to support the development of AI data center sites across the Americas. Reporting to the Director, Data Center Development, you will advance projects from site control through due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and Final Investment Decision (FID).

This high‑exposure role sits at the center of Nscale’s development engine: you will run diligence workstreams, coordinate consultants, and build analyses and reports that keep a fast‑moving portfolio on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Urban Planning, or related field
• 1–3 years of related experience in real estate, infrastructure, construction, finance, or consulting; data center exposure a plus
• Strong organizational and writing skills; able to distill complex information into clear, concise summaries
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office tools; Excel modeling skills preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 15% based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Support development managers advancing a portfolio of AI data center sites from origination through diligence and FID
• Maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, budgets, and risk registers across assigned projects
• Coordinate day-to-day with external consultants and with internal Energy and Power, Design, and Preconstruction teams
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and follow-ups to keep project workstreams moving

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Google Suite

Excel modeling

Self-starter

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

Nscale is seeking a Development Associate to support the development of AI data center sites across the Americas. Reporting to the Director, Data Center Development, you will advance projects from site control through due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and Final Investment Decision (FID).

This high‑exposure role sits at the center of Nscale’s development engine: you will run diligence workstreams, coordinate consultants, and build analyses and reports that keep a fast‑moving portfolio on