Data Center Energy Strategic Negotiator

About the role

The Strategic Negotiation team at Google works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future. This role combines deep market knowledge with tech industry savvy to find solutions that support Google's growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and structure energy supply, renewable energy power purchase agreements, partnerships/JVs, and other data center-related energy agreements.
• Contribute to the growth of Google's data center portfolio by driving energy due diligence during site selection and project development.
• Set strategy for Google's energy procurement program, ensuring the procurement of carbon-free energy to support Google's clean energy goals.
• Develop and drive agreement approvals, investment memos, and transaction materials with executives and partner teams, collaborating across teams on execution.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers including utilities, IPPs, project developers and other partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.
• Experience with energy transaction structuring, US power markets (wholesale and retail), utility rates, renewable energy technologies, or power infrastructure project management.

Preferred qualifications

• 8 years of experience in energy project development, utility procurement, or finance/consulting roles with similar responsibilities.
• Experience with power transmission and distribution, telecommunications infrastructure, data center technology, electrical and cooling systems, or related technical areas.
• Experience managing utility agreements, addressing energy-related issues, applying financial modeling and implementing clean energy initiatives.
• Experience in indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure development, agreement drafting, and presentation development, along with data center real estate markets.

Qualifications

• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• The application window will be open until at least September 10, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Pay

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

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