Strategic Energy Market Negotiator — Remote

Google; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond server computers. A Strategic Negotiator combines deep market knowledge with tech industry savvy to secure cost-effective energy and data center solutions within the Southwest Power Pool footprint.

You will negotiate deals, manage vendor relationships, and present recommendations to Google leadership. This role supports Google Cloud and our energy initiatives to reduce operating costs while advancing reliable, low-cost, sustainable energy for Google's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic evaluations of regulatory and wholesale market environments across the Southwest Power Pool footprint, monitoring market design evolution, electric pricing dynamics, transmission expansion, emerging large-load tariffs, stakeholder dynamics, and member utility structures to assess risks and capture opportunities for data center portfolio.
• Develop/lead energy market and energy regulatory solutions to address Google's electricity supply needs across SPP, including designing engagement strategies for stakeholder working groups, regional governance bodies, and state commission proceedings across the RTO footprint.
• Work cross-functionally with Google's Global Infrastructure, Product, Public Policy, and Commercial teams to align SPP energy market and regulatory positions with Google's broader infrastructure development, grid reliability, and 24/7 carbon-free energy goals.
• Lead energy advocacy and coalition-building within stakeholder committees, regional trade associations, customer coalitions, and transmission owners to advance Google's strategic energy interests and priorities.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic negotiation

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond server computers. A Strategic Negotiator combines deep market knowledge with tech industry savvy to secure cost-effective energy and data center solutions within the Southwest Power Pool footprint.

You will negotiate deals, manage vendor relationships, and present recommendations to Google leadership. This role supports Google Cloud and our energy initiatives to reduce operating costs while advancing reliable, low-cost, sustainable energy for Google's