The Head of Energy Development is a foundational executive hire who will help shape Deca’s platform from the ground up.
Compensation
Competitive cash compensation
Upside in the venture via performance-based equity / profit participation
Responsibilities
Co-lead the identification, due diligence, and acquisition or optioning of sites with high-quality power characteristics.
Own utility and ISO/RTO engagement to secure load interconnections and, where needed, generation interconnection approvals.
Drive sites to “NTP-ready” status – with bankable, committed power (amount, cost, timing).
Negotiate and execute energy contracts: PPAs, electric service agreements, point-to-point interconnects, and on-site generation offtake arrangements.
Develop and execute behind-the-meter (BTM) strategies — including on-site gas generation — for bridging to firm grid power or enabling interruptible interconnects.
Seeking an experienced Power Generation Operations Senior Director to lead and oversee primary and secondary generation systems at U.S. data center sites, focusing on compute load protection and equipment availability.
Compensation
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $169,800 to $355,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and develop teams responsible for the operations and maintenance of both primary and secondary power generation assets.
Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive MOPs to guarantee compute load protection during generation transitions, including detailed ramp rate controls.
Collaborate with operations training teams to create and deliver effective repair and maintenance training programs for all generation system staff.
Oversee the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of power plant agreements for on-site generation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and uptime targets.
Directly recruit, hire, and lead specialized teams as needed to operate on-site power generation equipment, maintaining 100% system availability.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
or related field
Nice to have: Professional Engineering (PE) license
Nice to have: Regulatory compliance (NERC, FERC, OSHA, EPA)
Responsible for maintaining and establishing programs associated with the origination of transmission, distribution and energy supply for the CyrusOne portfolio.
Compensation
Competitive pay, performance bonus
Responsibilities
Identifies areas of power availability for future data center site development
Support contract activities for the construction of substations and transmission extensions
Track progress with the utilities to optimize timelines associated with substation builds
Lead contract review and negotiations for transmission, distribution, and energy supply
Assist Energy Origination/Procurement activities in Deregulated markets
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a business, engineering or technical discipline
The Water Strategy Senior Manager will lead water and wastewater strategy for data center development, focusing on site selection, permitting, and utility negotiations across the US.
Locations (2)
Denver, Colorado, United States
Seattle, Washington, United States
Compensation
$150k-$180K + Bonus
Responsibilities
Lead water and wastewater strategy for data center development portfolio
Assess and evaluate potential sites for water availability and feasibility
Negotiate utility agreements with providers, agencies, and consultants
Manage permitting processes including NPDES and industrial pretreatment permits
Collaborate with internal development, engineering, and construction teams to ensure sustainability goals
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