Aligned Data Centers Logo

Aligned Data Centers

Senior Associate, Energy Strategy & Procurement

Posted 6 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Texas, USA
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Texas, USA
Senior level
Supports power market strategy, utility and regulatory analysis, energy procurement transactions, and natural gas market evaluations. Responsibilities include analyzing wholesale electricity markets, tariffs, capacity, transmission, resource adequacy, and power pricing across major U.S. regions. The role also manages transaction processes, prepares executive materials and risk assessments, and collaborates with development, finance, construction, legal, infrastructure, and operations teams.
The summary above was generated by AI

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Key ResponsibilitiesPower Market Strategy & Analysis
  • Support evaluation of utility service options, generation alternatives, and power supply structures.
  • Analyze power market developments across ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, and other key regions.
  • Track power prices, basis trends, congestion patterns, capacity markets, and resource adequacy developments.
  • Maintain intelligence on emerging markets, regulatory, and technology developments impacting data center power procurement.
Utility & Regulatory Support
  • Support utility engagement efforts related to new campus development.
  • Assist with analysis of tariffs, rate structures, interconnection requirements, and load growth programs.
  • Monitor regulatory proceedings and policy developments that may impact power delivery, generation, transmission, or large-load customers.
  • Develop briefing materials for internal stakeholders.
Commercial Transaction Support
  • Support energy procurement initiatives including:
    • Utility service agreements
    • Energy supply agreements
    • Power & capacity purchases
    • Transmission arrangements
    • Short-term and long-term procurement activities
  • Manage data rooms, due diligence requests, RFP processes, and internal transaction tracking.
Natural Gas Market Support
  • Develop working knowledge of:
    • Natural gas supply fundamentals
    • Pipeline infrastructure
    • Transportation agreements
    • Fuel supply economics
  • Support internal evaluations involving:
    • Gas-fired generation
    • BTM generation solutions
    • Fuel supply alternatives
Executive & Strategic Support
  • Prepare:
    • Leadership presentations
    • Investment committee materials
    • Site strategy summaries
    • Risk assessments
    • Commercial recommendation memos
  • Support cross-functional teams including Development, Finance, Construction, Legal, Utility Infrastructure, and Operations.
QualificationsRequired
  • Bachelor's degree in:
    • Engineering
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Energy Management
    • Business
    • Related technical discipline
  • 3-7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
    • Utilities
    • IPPs
    • Power marketers
    • Energy consulting
    • Energy procurement
    • Digital infrastructure development
    • RTOs/ISOs
    • Large commercial or industrial energy management
  • Fundamental understanding of:
    • Wholesale electricity markets
    • Utility rate structures
    • Capacity markets
    • Transmission systems
    • Renewable generation
    • Energy economics
Preferred
  • Experience in ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or SPP.
  • Experience supporting energy transactions or utility negotiations.
  • Understanding of:
    • Power purchase agreements
    • Transmission service agreements
    • Capacity products
    • Resource adequacy frameworks
  • Exposure to natural gas markets, pipelines, or gas-fired generation.
  • Advanced Excel modeling capability.
  • Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.

Similar Jobs

2 Hours Ago
In-Office or Remote
Junior
Junior
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Supports People Business Partners with performance management, HRMS data maintenance, audits, employee lifecycle processing, compliance tracking, reporting, relocations, policy investigations, employee relations trends, and HR projects. The role requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR systems.
Top Skills: Human Resource Management Systems (Hrms)ExcelMS Office
3 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
United States
107K-144K Annually
Senior level
107K-144K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Software • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Leads end-to-end quality assurance for Workday implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and ERP-related initiatives. Develops QA strategies, test plans, and frameworks; oversees functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing; manages defects, test data, environments, releases, and quality reporting. Partners with stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure UAT readiness, issue resolution, requirements alignment, and adherence to QA governance and best practices.
Top Skills: AgileAzure DevopsErpJIRAProfessional Services Automation (Psa)Workday
3 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
USA
145K-220K Annually
Senior level
145K-220K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Analyzes the Security for AI competitive landscape, including AI detection and response, generative AI security, autonomous agents, prompt injection, and data leakage. Partners with Product, Sales, Marketing, Strategy, and senior leaders to guide product roadmaps, go-to-market strategy, deal support, sales tactics, and competitive positioning. Conducts win/loss analysis and translates complex AI and cybersecurity concepts into executive and field-actionable guidance.
Top Skills: Ai GovernanceArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityGenerative AiLarge Language ModelsMachine Learning

What you need to know about the Charlotte Tech Scene

Ranked among the hottest tech cities in 2024 by CompTIA, Charlotte is quickly cementing its place as a major U.S. tech hub. Home to more than 90,000 tech workers, the city’s ecosystem is primed for continued growth, fueled by billions in annual funding from heavyweights like Microsoft and RevTech Labs, which has created thousands of fintech jobs and made the city a go-to for tech pros looking for their next big opportunity.

Key Facts About Charlotte Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 90,859; 6.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lowe’s, Bank of America, TIAA, Microsoft, Honeywell
  • Key Industries: Fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, e-commerce
  • Funding Landscape: $3.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (CED)
  • Notable Investors: Microsoft, Google, Falfurrias Management Partners, RevTech Labs Foundation
  • Research Centers and Universities: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Northeastern University, North Carolina Research Campus

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account