DescriptionWorldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.OverviewThe Director, Power & Utility Infrastructure is responsible for leading the firm’s strategy for securing and developing power infrastructure to support large-scale data center developments. This person will identify and advance power opportunities, build relationships with utilities and transmission operators, and guide clients through the complex process of securing reliable and scalable electrical infrastructure.The Director, Power & Utility Infrastructure operates at the intersection of data center development, utility engagement, and power infrastructure planning, helping clients identify locations with viable power capacity and develop strategies to secure power for hyperscale and AI-driven facilities.This role serves as a senior leader within the organization and is responsible for developing relationships with utilities, regulators, and infrastructure partners while advising clients on interconnection strategies, transmission infrastructure, and power delivery solutions.The Director, Power & Utility Infrastructure works closely with internal development, preconstruction, design oversight, and construction management teams to ensure that power strategies are integrated into site selection, development planning, and project delivery.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in transmission planning, utility interconnection, and large-load infrastructure development, along with strong relationships across utilities, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), and energy infrastructure stakeholders.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering disciplineMaster’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred15+ years of experience in power infrastructure, transmission planning, utility engagement, or energy strategyExtensive experience supporting large-load infrastructure projects such as data centers, hyperscale campuses, or industrial developmentsDeep understanding of electric power systems, transmission planning, and interconnection processesExperience working with utilities, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), and energy infrastructure stakeholdersProven ability to lead complex infrastructure initiatives involving utilities and large-scale power deliveryStrong negotiation and relationship management skills with utilities and regulatory stakeholdersExperience advising senior leadership and clients on complex power infrastructure decisionsResponsibilitiesPower Strategy & Opportunity DevelopmentLead the firm’s efforts to prospect and secure power opportunities that support data center development projectsIdentify markets and locations where sufficient power capacity exists or can be developed to support hyperscale and AI-driven data center campusesEvaluate transmission infrastructure, generation capacity, and utility expansion plans to inform development strategyAdvise clients on power availability, interconnection pathways, and infrastructure constraints affecting potential data center sitesTranslate complex power system, regulatory, and market dynamics into actionable strategies for development teams and clientsUtility & Infrastructure EngagementDevelop and maintain executive-level relationships with utilities, transmission operators, and regulatorsLead engagement with utilities related to large-load service requests, interconnection strategies, and infrastructure planningSupport negotiations related to utility tariffs, special contracts, and service agreements required to support data center loadsMonitor utility and transmission planning initiatives that may impact power availability for large-scale developmentsCoordinate with utilities and transmission planners to evaluate infrastructure upgrades required to support large electrical loadsInterconnection & Transmission StrategyGuide clients through the utility and RTO interconnection processes required to deliver large electrical loadsProvide strategic oversight of feasibility studies, system impact studies, and infrastructure requirements associated with large-load interconnectionsAdvise on transmission expansion, substation development, and grid upgrades necessary to support large data center campusesEvaluate transmission planning studies and interconnection queue dynamics to identify risks and opportunities for project developmentClient Advisory & Market LeadershipServe as a senior advisor to clients on power infrastructure strategies supporting data center developmentLead client engagement related to power availability, infrastructure planning, and utility coordinationProvide technical and strategic guidance during site selection, due diligence, and development planningSupport business development by participating in client pursuits, proposals, and strategic engagementsCross-Functional LeadershipWork closely with internal development, preconstruction, design oversight, and construction management teams to integrate power infrastructure planning into the overall project lifecycleCoordinate multi-disciplinary teams supporting complex consulting assignments related to power infrastructureProvide executive-level guidance on power-related risks affecting project feasibility, cost, or scheduleSupport the development of internal best practices and market intelligence related to data center power infrastructure
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