Lead, Clean Energy & Data Center Infrastructure

Trellis Group

Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Clean Energy and New Technology Lead to own infrastructure clean energy strategy and execution, identifying scalable, low-carbon solutions for resilient compute and data center growth. The role partners with regulatory and policy teams to align expansion with OpenAI's environmental objectives and long-term sustainability goals.

This IC role evaluates emerging energy technologies, translates options into practical deployment paths, and works with engineering, finance, legal,

Qualifications

15+ years in energy technology, infrastructure sustainability, or related roles.
Proven ability to balance reliability, cost, schedule, and regulatory constraints.
Strong written and verbal communication suitable for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

Evaluate emerging energy solutions and deployment pathways for data-center infrastructure.
Identify pilot opportunities and scalable deployment plans.
Translate options into reliability, cost, carbon, and regulatory implications.
Collaborate with regulatory, policy, procurement, engineering, and site-readiness teams.
Monitor market, policy, and technology developments.
Develop repeatable evaluation frameworks and playbooks for sustainability initiatives.