Senior Energy Development Lead - Remote US

Metric DCX; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Manager, Energy Development to own energy delivery across a major U.S. region. You’ll shape energy strategy, manage utility engagement, and lead power delivery from site selection through energization.

The role is fully remote within the U.S. with ~25–30% travel and a clear path to build a regional energy team as the development pipeline grows. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in the energy sector.
• Experience leading utility relationships and negotiating complex energy agreements.
• Strong knowledge of regional utility and ISO/RTO markets including ERCOT, PJM, MISO, WECC or similar.
• Experience managing utility interconnections, large-load service applications and critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience directing third-party consultants, engineering firms and external advisors.
• Ability to navigate complex utility and regulatory processes while balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Strong commercial, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the regional energy strategy, aligning grid capacity, utility timelines and customer commitments.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with utilities, grid operators and regulatory bodies.
• Evaluating prospective data center sites for power availability, interconnection queues, utility capacity and infrastructure requirements.
• Leading negotiations for utility service agreements, interconnection agreements and large-load contracts.
• Driving power delivery from site evaluation through energization while maintaining schedule accountability.
• Developing strategies around substations, transmission infrastructure and energy storage to accelerate delivery.
• Managing regional capital budgets for electrical infrastructure and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Directing external engineering firms, consultants and regulatory advisors as the intelligent client.
• Working cross-functionally with site acquisition, development, construction, finance and legal teams.
• Monitoring grid conditions, IRPs, capacity markets and regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Energy industry experience

Utility relationships

Energy contract negotiations

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Manager, Energy Development to own energy delivery across a major U.S. region. You’ll shape energy strategy, manage utility engagement, and lead power delivery from site selection through energization.

The role is fully remote within the U.S. with ~25–30% travel and a clear path to build a regional energy team as the development pipeline grows. Competitive benefits are offered.