Senior Manager, Data Center Power & Utility Development

Equinix, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Energy Supply & Utility Engagement to lead utility engagement, capacity development, energy supply origination, and regional power strategy across the Americas for its data center portfolio.

This role interfaces with utilities, regulators, IPPs, and developers to secure scalable, reliable power for colocation, cloud, and AI inference growth. The position requires 8+ years in data center energy, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of energy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data center utility management or related field.
• Experience negotiating utility service agreements, connection agreements, and energy supply transactions.
• Deep understanding of transmission planning, capacity management, energy markets, and utility processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional power strategies, capacity forecasts, and utility readiness plans supporting new builds and expansions.
• Own executive-level utility relationships and advocate for data center-ready programs, tariffs, and capacity solutions.
• Support site selection, due diligence, utility evaluations, and infrastructure planning.
• Evaluate and secure long-term energy supply through utilities, IPPs, wholesale markets, and renewable developers.
• Negotiate utility service, interconnection, and capacity reservation agreements.
• Support power strategies for AI training, AI inference, liquid cooling, and high-density deployments.
• Assess generation, microgrids, fuel cells, batteries, and bridging solutions.
• Monitor large-load regulation, transmission planning, and market developments.
• Structure commercial agreements supporting cost, reliability, and scalability objectives.
• Partner with Real Estate, Development, Energy Ops, Sustainability, Construction, Legal, and Finance

Skills

Data center utility management

Contract negotiation

Energy markets knowledge

Utility engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management

MBA preferred

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Energy Supply & Utility Engagement is responsible for leading utility engagement, capacity development, energy supply origination, and regional power strategy across the Americas portfolio. This role serves as the primary commercial and strategic interface between utilities, transmission providers, regulators, IPPs, renewable developers, and other energy infrastructure stakeholders to secure scalable and reliable power capacity for colocation, cloud, and AI inference data center growth.

Responsibilities

• Regional Power Strategy & Capacity Management: Develop regional power strategies, capacity forecasts, and utility readiness plans supporting new builds and expansions

• Utility Engagement & Relationship Management: Own executive-level utility relationships and advocate for data center-ready programs, tariffs, and capacity solutions

• Data Center Development Support: Support site selection, due diligence, utility evaluations, and infrastructure planning

• Energy Supply Origination: Evaluate and secure long-term supply through utilities, IPPs, wholesale markets, renewable developers, storage, and onsite generation

• Creative and innovative supply solutions in coordination with Clean Energy and Innovation energy team

• Utility Connections & Interconnection Management: Negotiate utility service, interconnection, and capacity reservation agreements

• AI & High-Density Infrastructure: Support power strategies for AI training, AI inference, liquid cooling, and high-density deployments

• Support onsite, Near-Site & Bridge Power Solutions: Assess generation, microgrids, fuel cells, batteries, and bridging solutions

• Understand regulatory & Market Intelligence: Monitor large-load regulation, transmission planning, and market developments

• Commercial Leadership: Structure commercial agreements supporting cost, reliability, and scalability objectives

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Real Estate, Development, Energy Ops, Sustainability, Construction, Legal, and Finance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data center utility management, power development, energy infrastructure, utility engagement, or large-load interconnections

• Direct experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, cloud, digital infrastructure, or critical infrastructure projects

• Experience negotiating utility service agreements, connection agreements, and energy supply transactions

• Deep understanding of transmission planning, capacity management, energy markets, and utility processes

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or related field. MBA preferred

Hybrid Work Arrangement: This position follows a hybrid work model and is expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.