At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on quality. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in key markets across the United States, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.
Rowan is owned and managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.
Role Summary
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Director of Energy Supply to join our growing Energy Team to develop sustainable energy strategies for siting, developing, and supplying the next generation of data center infrastructure. Rowan is developing innovative commercial structures to accelerate data center capacity and clean energy resources. This role will be the Rowan subject matter expert for energy procurement strategies and arrangements with external partners including: power utilities, energy suppliers, and Rowan’s customers. In this critical role, you will be responsible for creating, negotiating, and executing complex energy agreements between utilities and hyperscale tenants, playing a key role in supporting Rowan’s growing portfolio of data center projects across the United States.
The successful candidate will have experience structuring and negotiating complex interconnection and energy supply agreements for large load customers, including with regulated utilities. The right candidate has a deep understanding of energy rates and power markets. This role will partner with Rowan finance and legal teams, energy experts working on interconnections and must have a shared passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
Travel: Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings or to project sites
Location: Denver, CO
Compensation: $170-$210K - Offers Bonus
Essential Responsibilities
Energy Procurement & Strategy:
Develop and execute comprehensive energy procurement strategies for data center projects, including analyzing market trends, identifying optimal energy sources (e.g., renewable energy, power purchase agreements), and managing energy risk
Negotiate favorable and flexible energy supply agreements with utilities, independent power producers, and/or energy developers, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy service agreements (ESAs), and other relevant contracts
Support or conduct financial modeling and analysis to evaluate the economic viability of different energy procurement options and assess the impact of energy costs on project profitability
Contract Negotiation & Management:
Lead the structuring and negotiation of complex energy agreements with utilities and tenants, ensuring alignment with project objectives and risk mitigation strategies
Innovate with partners to develop new terms and contracts that allow for accelerated data center capacity and the development of new clean energy resources
Draft, review, and analyze legal and commercial terms of energy contracts, including interconnection agreements, transmission agreements, and supply agreements
Project Support & Coordination:
Collaborate closely with strategy, project development, engineering, and legal teams to ensure seamless integration of energy considerations into project planning and execution
Provide expert guidance on all aspects of energy procurement and management to internal and external stakeholders
Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes related to energy markets and data center operations
Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Engineering, or Law), Master of Business Administration or Energy Management preferred
10+ years of experience in the energy industry, with a strong focus on commercial energy procurement, contract negotiation, and utility relations, preferred proven experience in the U.S. hyperscale data center market
Certifications: energy management (e.g., CEM, CPE), or related fields, preferred
Technical Experience needed includes deep understanding of wholesale energy markets, renewable energy resources, and energy regulations and policy
Experience structuring and negotiating complex energy transactions, including PPAs, tolling agreements or similar supporting 100 MW+ assets
Translatable skills needed include strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and develop creative solutions, excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, and a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, suppliers, and other key stakeholders
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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Rowan Digital Infrastructure is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Director of Energy Supply to join our energetic team in Denver. As we dive into transforming data center delivery for speed and scale, this pivotal role will have you developing sustainable energy strategies that align with our mission to provide top-notch data center solutions. Your expertise will shine as you negotiate and structure complex energy agreements, ensuring that our increasingly green energy initiatives are met. Working with an amazing group of strategists, engineers, and legal minds, you’ll focus on accelerating data center capacity while emphasizing our commitment to renewable energy. You'll analyze market trends and engage with power utilities and energy suppliers to craft deals that benefit both our customers and Rowan. With your deep understanding of energy procurement and regulations, you'll be the subject matter expert in guiding our projects towards successful outcomes. We’ve carved out a dynamic space at Rowan where innovation meets sustainability, and your contributions will drive our vision forward. If you’re looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector while leading a dedicated team, come join us in building the future of digital infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative workplace, and a culture that celebrates diversity. Let’s change how the world approaches energy together.
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