Director, Data Center Energy Strategy (AI Infrastructure) presso EQL Tech

Description

Director, Data Center Energy Strategy (AI Infrastructure)

Location: Remote (US-Based) | Type: Full-Time | Reports to: CEO

Overview

AI progress is increasingly constrained by energy. Data centers are being built faster than the grid can support, yet solar and storage represent the fastest, most cost-effective path forward if deployed correctly.

We are recruiting a Director of Data Center Energy Strategy for a leading philanthropic foundation. This is not a traditional lobbying or design role. Instead, you will act as a "Framework Architect" - translating technical realities into the standards and narratives that will make solar-powered data centers the global default for AI compute.

What You’ll Do (The Mission)

• Define the Standard: Establish technical and operational frameworks for solar + storage, fire safety, and water usage in next-gen data centers.
• Drive the Narrative: Reframe solar as critical infrastructure for national security and economic competitiveness.
• Build the Coalition: Engage directly with Frontier AI labs, hyperscalers, and energy experts to move solar-first design from concept to pilot.
• Navigate Siting: Work with federal and local authorities to define permitting pathways for industrial and public land (e.g., BLM).
• Publish the Manifesto: Author and gain external validation for a "Data Center Manifesto" defining best practices for the industry.

Requirements

Who You Are

• A Systems Thinker: You can bridge the gap between compute requirements, energy markets, and land regulation.
• Technically Credible: You are fluent with engineers, policymakers, and executives alike.
• Experienced: You have a background in data centers, energy systems, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Outcomes-Oriented: You are pragmatic, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to build a playbook where one does not yet exist.
• Strong Communicator: You are an exceptional writer capable of turning complex data into clear, persuasive guidance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in energy strategy, infrastructure development, or data center operations.
• Deep understanding of the AI infrastructure landscape and renewable energy integration.
• Strong track record in stakeholder management across government and private sectors.
• Ability to travel as required for site selection and stakeholder meetings.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Flexibility: 100% Remote (US-based).
• Impact: High-leverage executive role at the intersection of AI scaling and climate resilience.

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