Director, Data Center Energy Strategy (AI Infrastructure)

EQL Tech (sales & engineering talent); United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% remote flexibility

High-impact role in climate resilience

Job summary

A leading technology and energy firm is looking for an executive to drive solar integration in data centers. The role involves establishing frameworks for solar and storage, collaborating with AI labs, and influencing policies to support renewable energy. The ideal candidate will have experience in energy strategy and strong stakeholder management skills. This is a remote position aiming to balance AI scaling with climate resilience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in energy strategy, infrastructure development, or data center operations.
• Deep understanding of the AI infrastructure landscape and renewable energy integration.
• Strong track record in stakeholder management across government and private sectors.
• Ability to travel as required for site selection and stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical and operational frameworks for solar and storage in data centers.
• Reframe solar as critical infrastructure for national security.
• Engage with frontier AI labs and energy experts to advance solar-first design.
• Work with authorities to define permitting pathways for land use.
• Author a 'Data Center Manifesto' to outline best practices.

Skills

Energy strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Systems thinking

Technical credibility

Job description

Location: Remote (US-Based) | Type: Full-Time | Reports to: CEO

Overview

AI progress is increasingly constrained by energy. Data centers are being built faster than the grid can support, yet solar and storage represent the fastest, most cost‑effective path forward if deployed correctly.

What You’ll Do (The Mission)

• Define the Standard: Establish technical and operational frameworks for solar + storage, fire safety, and water usage in next‑gen data centers
• Drive the Narrative: Reframe solar as critical infrastructure for national security and economic competitiveness
• Build the Coalition: Engage directly with Frontier AI labs, hyperscalers, and energy experts to move solar‑first design from concept to pilot
• Navigate Siting: Work with federal and local authorities to define permitting pathways for industrial and public land (e.g., BLM)
• Publish the Manifesto: Author and gain external validation for a "Data Center Manifesto" defining best practices for the industry

Who You Are

• A Systems Thinker: You can bridge the gap between compute requirements, energy markets, and land regulation
• Technically Credible: You are fluent with engineers, policymakers, and executives alike
• Experienced: You have a background in data centers, energy systems, or large‑scale infrastructure
• Outcomes‑Oriented: You are pragmatic, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to build a playbook where one does not yet exist
• Strong Communicator: You are an exceptional writer capable of turning complex data into clear, persuasive guidance

Requirements

• Proven experience in energy strategy, infrastructure development, or data center operations
• Deep understanding of the AI infrastructure landscape and renewable energy integration
• Strong track record in stakeholder management across government and private sectors
• Ability to travel as required for site selection and stakeholder meetings

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Flexibility: 100% Remote (US-based)
• Impact: High‑leverage executive role at the intersection of AI scaling and climate resilience