Vice President, Data Center Power Integration & Design
Position: Vice President, Data Center Power Integration & Design
Location: United States
Overview
A leading renewable energy and infrastructure developer is seeking a Vice President, Data Center Power Integration & Design to lead the strategy, design, and operational execution of power systems for large-scale data center campuses. This role is ideal for a technically accomplished professional with deep expertise in data center power infrastructure, grid interconnection, and critical systems integration, who can also bridge the gap between data center development and renewable energy solutions to unlock new commercial opportunities.
This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization, offering the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable, high-capacity data center operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and integration of power systems for large-scale data centers, ensuring reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
- Oversee power distribution architecture, including high-voltage systems, backup generation, UPS systems, and energy storage integration.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical electrical infrastructure.
- Ensure seamless integration of power systems with cooling, networking, and construction workflows.
- Develop operational strategies for power availability, redundancy, and grid interconnection, including renewable energy integration.
- Provide technical leadership during all phases-from conceptual design through commissioning and ongoing operations.
- Establish and enforce standards for electrical design, safety, and compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee quality assurance for all power-related systems.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in data center power systems design, integration, and operations, with a proven track record in large-scale projects.
- Expertise in high-voltage distribution, backup generation, UPS systems, and grid interconnection.
- Strong understanding of data center electrical infrastructure and operational workflows.
- Hands-on experience with critical power equipment and vendor management.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and data center design standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification required.
Preferred:
- 15+ years of experience managing global or multi-site data center projects.
- Experience with renewable energy integration and sustainable power strategies.
- Knowledge of energy-efficient design and emerging technologies for high-load environments.
Why Join?
- Lead a transformative role at the intersection of data center infrastructure and renewable energy innovation.
- Executive-level compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, and equity.
- Opportunity to shape the future of sustainable, high-capacity data center development.
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