Director, Energy Strategy & Development, New Markets

Rowan Digital Infrastructure; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks a Director of Energy Strategy & Development, New Markets to define and lead Rowan’s expanding data center energy portfolio. You will shape multi-year strategies, span market entry, site selection, grid and renewable solutions, and coordinate with utilities, regulators, and senior leadership.

As a senior leader, you will own energy strategy end-to-end, engaging with executive teams and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, construction management, real estate, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience developing power infrastructure for large assets (e.g., data centers, industrial facilities).
• Experience negotiating interconnection, transmission, and long-term power agreements with utilities or developers.
• Proven track record leading multi‑team, multi‑year initiatives with measurable impact.
• Deep technical expertise in transmission and distribution, with knowledge of power market structures.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Rowan’s multi-year new market energy strategy.
• Structure and execute complex energy solutions for large data center campuses.
• Lead negotiations with utilities, TSOs, regulators, and partners.
• Build investment cases and align risk/return with leadership and Board.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory fluency

Negotiation

Energy market knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Role Summary:

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Director of Energy Strategy & Development, New Markets to define and lead the energy strategy for Rowan’s expanding data center portfolio. This role is responsible for setting and executing multi‑year, function‑wide strategies that enable the delivery of reliable, scalable, and sustainable power infrastructure aligned with Rowan’s customer commitments and long‑term growth objectives for firm, clean, cost-effective capacity.

As a senior leader, you will own Rowan’s new market energy strategy end‑to‑end—spanning market entry, site selection, grid and alternative energy solutions, regulatory engagement, and commercial execution. You will partner closely with utilities, transmission system operators (TSOs), regulators, governments, customers, and internal teams to unlock capacity, mitigate risk, and accelerate development timelines across diverse regional power markets.

This role requires deep technical and commercial expertise in power infrastructure, strong regulatory fluency across utility jurisdictions, and the ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with material company‑wide impact. You will coordinate across a high‑performing team of energy professionals and act as a trusted advisor to Rowan’s executive leadership and Board of Directors.

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 70% for stakeholder, utility and/or project related activities

Location:

Must be US based, Denver, CO or Seattle, WA in-office strongly preferred

Compensation:

$195K - $250K (Offers Bonus)

Key Responsibilities:

Define and Own Energy Strategy, New Market

• Define, own, and deliver Rowan’s multi‑year new market energy strategy, ensuring alignment with company growth plans, customer requirements, and sustainability commitments.

• Set function‑wide priorities and guide market entry and expansion decisions across power markets

• Influence company‑level strategy by integrating energy availability, grid constraints, alternative power solutions, and regulatory considerations into siting and investment decisions.

Lead Energy Development & Execution

• Originate, structure, and execute complex energy solutions to support large‑scale data center campuses, including grid interconnections, transmission upgrades, on‑site generation, storage, and renewable procurement.

• Lead negotiations with utilities, TSOs, regulators, and energy partners for interconnection, electrical service, and long‑term energy agreements.

• Develop creative, market‑specific solutions that accelerate timelines and mitigate constraints in capacity‑limited or highly regulated environments.

Cross‑Functional & External Leadership

• Act as Rowan’s senior energy representative with utility executives, regulators, government agencies, and major customers

• Build deep partnerships across Development, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and Business Development teams to ensure integrated decision‑making and execution.

Governance, Risk, and Business Case Ownership

• Build and own investment cases for energy infrastructure and commercial agreements; align executive leadership and the Board on risk, return, and execution strategy.

• Anticipate regulatory, market, and grid‑related risks; develop mitigation strategies for factors outside Rowan’s direct control.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, business, economics, construction management, real estate, or related discipline).

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 15+ years of experience developing power infrastructure for large, energy‑intensive assets (e.g., data centers, industrial facilities, infrastructure projects),

• Demonstrated experience negotiating interconnection, transmission, and long‑term power agreements with utilities, TSOs, or renewable developers.

• Proven track record leading multi‑team, multi‑year initiatives with material business impact.

• Deep technical expertise in transmission and distribution infrastructure, with strong working knowledge of power market structures and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience working with hyperscale or large enterprise data center customers strongly preferred.

• Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to present complex topics clearly to senior leadership and Boards.

• Strong strategic judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, highly cross‑functional environments.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in‑office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.