VP Energy & Site Selection — Hybrid, High-Impact Infra

Crux AI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan with matching

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Crux AI is seeking a senior leader to own the origination and development of its campus-powered infrastructure. You will drive end-to-end project delivery from initial opportunities through energization readiness, coordinating utilities, regulators, and partners to ensure timelines align with the build schedule.

The role requires deep experience in data center or power infrastructure, strategic deal structuring, and a hands-on, results-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in data center, digital infrastructure, power, or infrastructure development.
• Ability to advance large-scale projects from origination to campus readiness.
• Strong command of power markets, interconnection, and utility engagement.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure campus opportunities from origination to readiness.
• Lead power origination and capacity planning across sites.
• Coordinate utilities, regulators, and partners to meet energization dates.
• Build a lean development organization with AI-enabled diligence tooling.

Skills

Origination experience

Power market knowledge

Infrastructure development

Deal structuring

Long-lead dependency management

Job description

Crux AI is seeking a senior leader to own the origination and development of its campus-powered infrastructure. You will drive end-to-end project delivery from initial opportunities through energization readiness, coordinating utilities, regulators, and partners to ensure timelines align with the build schedule.

The role requires deep experience in data center or power infrastructure, strategic deal structuring, and a hands-on, results-oriented approach.