Global Energy Strategy & Partnerships Leader

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Short-Term Disability and Life/Long‑eL

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers seeks a senior leader to formulate and execute a global energy strategy, focusing on sustainable growth and strategic utility partnerships. You will identify demand opportunities with utilities and customers, lead energy procurement, and negotiate PPAs, VPPAs, and RECs to meet Aligned’s energy needs.

The role involves evaluating cogeneration and alternative energy options, shaping public policy initiatives, and advancing sustainability while collaborating with internal teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the utility industry.
• Experience with ICE, CME, NYMEX, NGX exchanges and/or bilateral trading via ISDA’s, EEI’s, etc.
• Engineering experience with generation assets (coal, CCGT, nuclear, renewables).
• Engineering/Finance/Accounting education or 5+ years energy-industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulating and Executing Aligned’s Global Energy Strategy.
• Partnering with Utilities and Customers to identify well-located, firm demand for Utilities while progressing their initiatives.
• Influencing public policies to support Aligned’s load growth in core markets.
• Collaborating with customers to establish and execute their procurement strategies.
• Negotiating Commodities Trading Agreements – ISDAs, EEIs, etc.
• Evaluating and executing long‑term physical, financial, and renewable products – PPAs, VPPAs, RECs, etc.
• Formulating and Negotiating Electrical Supply Agreements and inducements to prioritize Aligned’s load with utilities.
• Leading economic evaluation of cogeneration of primary load via natural gas or other technologies.
• Supporting economic viability and strategy of alternative energy solutions and technologies such as SMRs, hydrogen, multi-hour battery storage, onsite diesel alternatives.
• Supporting Aligned’s sustainability efforts

Skills

Energy strategy

Commodities trading

Contract negotiation

Public policy

Power procurement

Education

Engineering/Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

ISDA/EEI knowledge

Job description

Aligned Data Centers seeks a senior leader to formulate and execute a global energy strategy, focusing on sustainable growth and strategic utility partnerships. You will identify demand opportunities with utilities and customers, lead energy procurement, and negotiate PPAs, VPPAs, and RECs to meet Aligned’s energy needs.

The role involves evaluating cogeneration and alternative energy options, shaping public policy initiatives, and advancing sustainability while collaborating with internal teams