Data Center Energy Strategy Principal

RMI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

RMI seeks a Principal, Power Systems & Data Centers to lead cross-program strategy and advisory work for the data center sector, aligning rapid digital infrastructure growth with clean energy deployment. The role requires mobilizing teams across Electricity, Buildings, Industries, and Climate teams to deliver strategic, market-ready solutions.

The position emphasizes client engagement, external partnerships, and the development of differentiated offerings, with remote-ready work from the United

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in data centers, energy infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Proven ability to lead complex, senior-client-facing consulting engagements.
• Experience developing new offerings, shaping client opportunities, and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, market development, and delivery for data center engagements across multiple programs.
• Translate client questions into structured workstreams and actionable recommendations.
• Assemble and manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee budgets, scope, and timelines.
• Cultivate external relationships with hyperscalers, colocation providers, developers, utilities, regulators, and investors.
• Represent RMI as a senior leader on data center strategy and energy transition.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Data center ecosystem

Hyperscale / colocation

Energy infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

Graduate degree in engineering, business, economics, public policy, energy, sustainability

Job description

RMI seeks a Principal, Power Systems & Data Centers to lead cross-program strategy and advisory work for the data center sector, aligning rapid digital infrastructure growth with clean energy deployment. The role requires mobilizing teams across Electricity, Buildings, Industries, and Climate teams to deliver strategic, market-ready solutions.

The position emphasizes client engagement, external partnerships, and the development of differentiated offerings, with remote-ready work from the United