Data Center Development Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Data Center Development Lead (Infrastructure): Leading data center projects from concept through to Ready-to-Build and energisation with an accent on power strategy, grid connections, and site selection. Focus on transforming raw site opportunities into deliverable infrastructure and solving complex energy delivery challenges for AI compute.

Location: Remote (Texas, United States)

Company

hirify.global is a renewable energy startup building a decentralized energy network and infrastructure to power the next generation of AI and compute-intensive industries.

What you will do

• Lead data center developments from early-stage opportunity through to energisation
• Assess sites from technical, planning, power, and infrastructure perspectives
• Develop grid connection and power strategies with utility providers such as National Grid and DNOs
• Support planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement processes
• Identify and mitigate technical and development risks
• Ensure projects are scalable and aligned with construction requirements

Requirements

• Experience developing data centers or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Technical understanding of DC infrastructure, including power, cooling, and utility systems
• Strong understanding of ERCOT planning and grid connection processes
• Experience managing projects from early-stage development through permitting and delivery readiness
• Analytical mindset and ability to take significant ownership of workstreams

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech provided to match your needs
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees
• Opportunity to build critical infrastructure enabling the next generation of AI