Energy Market Development, Utility & Energy Partnerships Lead

About the role

The Utility & Power Partnerships Lead will support and manage ongoing relationships with U.S.- and sometimes European - electric utilities, including IOUs, cooperatives, and municipal utilities, while acting as a consistent point of contact for utility planning, large-load, and interconnection teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage ongoing relationships with U.S.- and sometimes European - electric utilities, including IOUs, cooperatives, and municipal utilities, while acting as a consistent point of contact for utility planning, large-load, and interconnection teams.
• Track timelines, requirements, and risks associated with power delivery for CoreWeave sites, support and participate in the negotiation of Electric Service Agreements (ESAs), coordinate internal review of ESA terms, and track and help standardize ESA structures and lessons learned across markets.
• Assist with evaluation and negotiation of power service options, tariffs, and commercial arrangements, support internal analysis of power costs, delivery schedules, and infrastructure requirements, and help document and standardize approaches to power procurement across markets.
• Partner with data center development, engineering, legal, sustainability, and policy teams, help assess power feasibility for new sites, support early utility outreach in new markets, build internal processes and tracking tools, and prepare materials and updates for leadership on power risks and progress.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of experience in utilities, energy infrastructure, grid operations, or large-scale power customers.
• Working knowledge of utility service, transmission and distribution systems, and interconnection processes.
• Experience interacting with utilities in a professional or commercial capacity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple utility engagements simultaneously.
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience supporting data centers, hyperscalers, or other energy-intensive infrastructure.
• Familiarity with utility tariffs, rate structures, and regulatory environments in the U.S.
• Experience working across multiple utility territories or market types.
• Ability to translate technical utility concepts for internal stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of utility service, transmission and distribution systems, and interconnection processes.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $143,000 to $210,000.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Equity awards.
• A comprehensive benefits program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible PTO.
• Catered lunch.
• Childcare support.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $210,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation.

Schedule

Not specified.