Job Description

Locations Denver, CO; Sterling, VA; or Santa Clara, CA

Reports to EVP, Strategy

Department Strategy

Career Opportunity

EdgeCore is seeking an entrepreneurial, results-oriented VP, Power & Utilities to join its growing Strategy team tasked with scaling the business significantly in the years ahead to support strategic planning & oversight of power, power contracting, capacity planning, utility relations, non-traditional generation, substation design/engineering, optimization of rate structure and tariffs, and rebates in a power availability environment that is rapidly changing, all while meeting sustainability goals. Your responsibilities will include ensuring high voltage power is secured and delivered in a timely manner in existing markets, leading power due diligence in new markets in support of land acquisition, evaluating changes in utility pricing and engagement structures, effectively managing utility contracts and relationships over the life of the data centers, and driving evaluation and potential implementation of non-traditional data center power sources. You will partner and coordinate with various functional areas within the Company to achieve your goals, including sales, development, engineering, construction, and operations teams in project design, budgeting, construction, delivery, and load growth planning.

• Leverage technical expertise to drive high-cadence engagement with electric utilities, EPC contractors, and Owner’s Engineers to deliver MV and HV power infrastructure. Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and general construction management.
• Own the technical design and delivery of substation infrastructure in a timely, cost-effective manner that aligns with customer requirements.
• Support land acquisition by engaging utilities in target geographies and managing third-party resources, prioritizing sites with scale potential, such as substations with expansion capacity.
• Assess supply and transmission-level constraints and opportunities to inform market selection, drive power delivery strategies, and optimize site viability.
• Build and maintain relationships with utility suppliers to identify and track energy trends, market policies, and regulatory developments, identifying investment opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Prepare responses to leasing RFPs and customer inquiries related to utilities and infrastructure.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders, including suppliers.
• Engage third-party resources to analyze utility capacity, cost structures, delivery timelines, and design/engineering requirements.
• Lead interconnection and energy supply contract negotiations, ensuring teams adhere to contract terms and obligations.
• Identify and communicate utility procurement solutions, outlining scope, schedule, and costs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Align utility-related decisions with corporate and customer objectives by collaborating with development, community engagement & public policy, design, construction, operations, sales, solutions engineering, sustainability, marketing, and the executive leadership team.
• Identify, develop, and execute renewable and alternative energy strategies, either internally owned or in partnership with non-utility providers, to meet customer needs.
• Support corporate initiatives with ad hoc research, financial modeling, and market analysis to inform strategic decisions.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, energy management, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years in utility and energy projects, including contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with utility structures, oversight bodies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven success in analyzing energy projects and negotiating contracts, tariff rates, power purchase agreements, and energy infrastructure deals with utilities or contractors.
• Experience in power procurement, off-site infrastructure development (power, water, sewer, fiber), data center infrastructure planning, substation construction/design, and renewable energy or sustainability projects.
• Strong track record of working with internal and external partners to assess needs, conduct analysis, implement solutions, and drive cross-functional results.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills; ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong quantitative skills for budgeting and cost control; ability to make independent decisions that impact project timelines.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; able to work remotely, travel, and collaborate across time zones and functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and project management software.
• Up to 50% travel, subject to business needs.

What We Offer

• This is a full-time salaried position, including equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus
• This role requires in-office presence four days per week and offers free on-site parking. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Denver, CO; Sterling, VA; or Santa Clara, CA.
• Base salary range is $190,000 – 240,000, depending on experience
• Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 160 hours of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company sponsored employee assistance and discount programs

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