Energy Market Development, Utility & Energy Partnerships Lead

About the role

The Utility & Power Partnerships Lead role focuses on day-to-day utility coordination, power access execution, and relationship development, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners. This role serves as one of CoreWeave’s primary points of contact with electric utilities, supporting power procurement, interconnection efforts, and early engagement in new markets.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage ongoing relationships with U.S.- and sometimes European - electric utilities, including IOUs, cooperatives, and municipal utilities.
• Act 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.
• Negotiate Electric Service Agreements (ESAs) and coordinate internal review of ESA terms.
• Assist with evaluation and negotiation of power service options, tariffs, and commercial arrangements.
• Support internal analysis of power costs, delivery schedules, and infrastructure requirements.
• Document and standardize approaches to power procurement across markets.
• Assess power feasibility for new sites and support early utility outreach in new markets.
• Build internal processes and tracking tools.
• 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.