Energy Strategy Manager, East, NA (Data Centers)

TL;DR

Energy Strategy Manager (East, NA): Develop early-stage power strategies for prospective data center sites across North America with an accent on utility availability, interconnection feasibility, and infrastructure risks. Focus on identifying fatal flaws, mitigation strategies, and market-level energy insights to inform site selection and investment decisions.

Location: Based in Ashburn, Virginia or remotely on the East Coast (US). Travel up to 25-30%.

Salary: $145,000–155,000 Base + Bonus

Company

hirify.global develops and operates data centers across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, powering hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprises.

What you will do

• Evaluate prospective data center sites from Gate 0 to early Gate 2, embedding energy considerations in decision-making.
• Develop site-level power strategies assessing feasibility, timelines, scalability, and risks.
• Analyze utility power availability, substation capacity, interconnection pathways, and delivery schedules.
• Identify risks, assumptions, and mitigation strategies; proactively scout powered land opportunities.
• Partner with Market Development and Site Selection teams to align power feasibility with strategy.
• Engage utilities and IPPs in early discussions; prepare executive materials and present to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Energy, Economics, Business or equivalent.
• 7–10 years in energy strategy, power infrastructure, or energy development.
• Experience in early-stage strategy and feasibility, not execution; utilities, IPPs, or large-load environments.
• Strong knowledge of utility models, grid infrastructure, and interconnection.
• Analytical skills to translate technical data into business insights; excellent communication.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments; cross-functional collaboration; travel 25-30%.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short/long-term disability, PTO, EAP.
• 401k with company match and additional voluntary benefits.
• No Ego, No Arrogance culture: collaborative, supportive, fun work environment with above-market compensation.
• Training, development, recognition programs; contribution to company and community valued.

Hiring process

• Applications accepted for at least one week; apply soon as role stays open until filled.
• Open to candidates not meeting all requirements if aligned with mission.