Data Center Energy & Markets Manager

Meta; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a commercially experienced Energy Manager to oversee data center energy supply in the United States, handling electricity and natural gas transactions, regulatory engagement, and market analysis. The role supports Meta's energy strategy for capacity planning, cost, risk, and sustainability across multiple markets.

The position involves negotiating with utilities, pipelines, and gas suppliers, coordinating with legal and site teams, and advancing bridge power and on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or experience.
• 7+ years navigating commercial energy issues for electricity and/or gas.
• Experience representing business interests to suppliers, utilities, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of transmission, distribution, and interconnection processes; natural gas transport and storage.
• Experience negotiating energy supply or fuel agreements such as PPAs or gas contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with internal and external partners.
• Strong communication of commercial, regulatory, market and contract details.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage commercial relationships for data centers across US energy markets.
• Influence rate-making and energy supply solutions with utilities and market operators.
• Develop relationships with key utility partners, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and deliver new commercial agreements for electricity, generation, and fuel.
• Source and execute natural gas supply, transportation, and storage agreements.
• Support development of on-site generation and bridge power projects.
• Evaluate gas market fundamentals and translate into energy recommendations.
• Partner with legal to refine commercial arrangements for facilities.
• Assist Site Selection in identifying energy-suitable data center locations.
• Interface with internal teams (data center staff, sustainability, policy, finance).
• Support development and execution of Meta's energy strategy for data centers.
• Stay informed on power and gas market developments and communicate trends.
• Lead and support various energy projects; travel domestically (~25%).

Skills

Energy market experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Project coordination

Communication skills

Power market analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Job description

Meta is seeking a commercially experienced Energy Manager to oversee data center energy supply in the United States, handling electricity and natural gas transactions, regulatory engagement, and market analysis. The role supports Meta's energy strategy for capacity planning, cost, risk, and sustainability across multiple markets.

The position involves negotiating with utilities, pipelines, and gas suppliers, coordinating with legal and site teams, and advancing bridge power and on-site