Data Center Development Lead (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Data Center Development Lead (Infrastructure): Leading data center projects from early-stage opportunity through to energisation with an accent on technical site assessment and grid connection strategies. Focus on developing power strategies with utility providers and mitigating technical risks to scale AI data center capacity.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Adelaide)

Company

hirify.global is a renewable energy startup building a decentralised platform of smart devices and infrastructure to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy, specifically supporting AI and compute-intensive industries.

What you will do

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

Requirements

• Experience developing data centers or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and utility systems.
• Strong understanding of Australian planning and grid connection processes.
• Experience taking projects from early-stage development through design, permitting, and delivery readiness.
• Highly analytical, self-directed, and comfortable with significant ownership.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and biannual bonus scheme.
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs.
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth startup backed by top-tier investors.