Energy Innovation Consultant | Data Center Strategy

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Energy Innovation Consultant to lead strategic initiatives for data centers. This role involves managing relationships with high-load customers, influencing policy improvements, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategies. Candidates will leverage their expertise in emerging energy technologies and regulatory issues to drive innovation and business growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy solutions while working in a hybrid environment that encourages collaboration and flexibility. If you're passionate about energy and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in power and natural gas sectors required.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, technical, and business issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage Energy Innovation projects and collaborate with teams.
• Research technology trends and prepare business updates.
• Develop proposals for new business opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Energy Technology Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Information Technology

High School/GED with relevant experience

Tools

Energy Management Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Energy Innovation Consultant | Data Center Strategy

The APS Promise is our commitment to our customers, community and each other. It explains why we’re here (our purpose), what we’re here to do (vision and mission) and the principles and behaviors that will empower us to achieve our strategic goals. It represents the opportunity to build on our cultural strengths and develop new behaviors that will enable our future success.

The Energy Innovation Program Consultant | Data Center Strategy helps development and execution of strategic initiatives related to serving power to data centers and other extra high load factor customers. Utilize regulated utility business acumen to drive change and policy improvements with the goal of protecting existing customers from cost/reliability risk potentially caused by large load customer growth. Ability to influence internal APS stakeholders without authority to achieve Data Center Strategy goals/initiatives. Ensure business unit decisions/policy align with corporate initiatives and data center strategy. Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts, Customer Construction and other teams. Lead data center customers through contract negotiation and execution while staying in alignment with company business units. Track market/industry trends related to strategic/tariffs utilities are advancing to serve the data center industry. Track/develop/implement utility programs including energy efficiency, demand response, microgrids, on-site generation utilizing existing and new technology. Identifies, investigates and evaluates strategic business alliances that are in line with the organization's long-range goals. Evaluates and develops new market initiatives and analyzes business opportunities in both new and existing markets. Develops proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities. Identifies, analyzes and compares alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies. Monitors and reports on portfolio status and proactively addresses and resolves issues.

Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology or related field AND eight (8) years of prior relevant experience in the power and natural gas sectors with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues impacting the industry including renewables, distributed energy and grid technologies.

In lieu of Bachelor's degree, High School/GED PLUS twelve (12) years directly related experience in the power and natural gas sectors with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues impacting the industry including renewables, distributed energy and grid technologies.

Detailed knowledge and understanding of one or more emerging energy technologies and related business models, such as solar, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy management software platforms etc.

Major Accountabilities

1. Manage standard Energy Innovation related projects, both directly and through collaboration with other internal and external groups through effective research, data and trend analysis.
2. Research and understand relevant technology trends and emerging business models, including early stage developments.
3. Prepare regular business updates on industry trends, emerging technologies and technology-enabled business models, focusing on the potential opportunities and threats for the Company.
4. Develop analytical and technical capabilities and expertise in areas including: distributed generation, energy storage and smart grid technologies, regulatory and policy issues.
5. Work closely with other business unit teams to assess technology-driven business opportunities, and build business cases for handling of the most impactful technologies.
6. Provide support and expertise in forecasting the business impacts of emerging technologies, and ensure these perspectives are factored into business case development.
7. Effectively interface and resolve project issues with departmental staff, other departments, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to meet project requirements.
8. Maintain and foster business relationships with business units and vendors, participating in negotiations and evaluations to identify potential issues and risks.
9. Participate, as Company representative in various forums, committees and working groups dealing with various Energy Innovation technical, policy and regulatory issues.
10. Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset and knowledge of pilot and proof of concept goals and processes. Able to contribute to the construction of a POC plan and test platform.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.