Director, Power Generation Strategy, NA (Nuclear/SMR)

Location: Remote in the United States, or based in Denver, Phoenix, Santa Clara, or Ashburn, United States. Travel is expected to be up to 25–30%.

Salary: $215,000–$225,000 annual base salary plus bonus. Compensation may vary by location and experience.

Company

hirify.global Data Centers develops and operates data centers across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises.

What you will do

• Lead on-site and behind-the-meter power generation strategies that accelerate speed-to-power when utility capacity or timelines are constrained.
• Own strategy across IPP partnerships, generation procurement, generation technology, and nuclear and SMR solutions.
• Evaluate natural gas, fuel cells, battery energy storage systems, and emerging nuclear and SMR technologies based on feasibility, cost, scalability, and delivery timelines.
• Define long-lead equipment requirements and partner with Procurement on sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing.
• Structure partnerships with IPPs, behind-the-meter developers, and generation providers, including commercial models and risk allocation.
• Present generation feasibility, cost, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to executive leadership and support investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation, IPP or behind-the-meter development, energy project development, or power infrastructure.
• Experience with IPPs, behind-the-meter generation developers, natural gas facilities, generation OEMs or EPCs, utilities, or infrastructure supporting data centers or other large-load environments.
• Strong knowledge of generation technologies, equipment supply chains, permitting, and interconnection concepts, including gas turbines or reciprocating engines, fuel cells, BESS, and nuclear or SMR technologies.
• Experience structuring and negotiating PPAs, tolling, capacity, or behind-the-meter agreements, with familiarity in project finance, commercial modeling, and risk allocation.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, translate technical inputs into business insights, and deliver outcomes in complex cross-functional environments without direct authority.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available within the United States, with travel required as the business evolves.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, employee assistance, and a 401(k) program with company match.
• Above-market total compensation, training and development, recognition programs, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Culture focused on collaboration, mutual respect, low ego, and efficient execution.