Director, Digital Infrastructure

About Longroad Energy
Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

Job Purpose

Data centers are a new and fast-growing part of Longroad’s development portfolio, and we are looking for a leader to advance our existing pipeline and strengthen the capability behind it. As Director, Digital Infrastructure, you will shape Longroad’s data center strategy in partnership with the Chief Development Officer and the VP, Corporate Development, and move projects toward commercial operation, including negotiating the agreements to co-develop, own and operate data centers within Longroad’s portfolio. You will work across all U.S. power markets alongside the teams that already develop, interconnect, and finance Longroad’s energy projects, and supervise a direct report as the function matures. This role reports to the VP, Corporate Development, and is remote or if local to Boston or San Francisco, hybrid in office.

Responsibilities

Data Center Strategy & Leadership

• Refine and lead Longroad’s data center strategy, in partnership with the Chief Development Officer and VP, Corporate Development, including target markets, customer segments, deal structures (powered land, co-development, co-location, own and operate), and capital approach.
• Formalize the operating model for the data center function, including processes, roles, and decision rights across origination, interconnection, power markets, engineering, legal, finance, and external affairs.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and commercial trends, utility tariffs, rate structures, and load interconnection processes that impact data center load demand across multiple markets, translate them into strategic recommendations for senior leadership, and work with utilities on co-location projects.
• Define and champion Longroad’s approach to responsible data center development, including community engagement, water and energy use, and alignment with Longroad’s values and public position.
• Represent Longroad at industry conferences, meetings, and site visits, and build relationships with utilities, brokers, and other strategic stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and develop a direct report, setting clear goals, providing regular feedback and coaching, and supporting their growth in data center and commercial skills.
• Lead through influence across internal partner teams and manage external consultants, advisors, and brokers to extend the team’s capacity, ensuring quality work product and cost discipline.
• Serve as Longroad’s internal subject-matter expert on data center development, building templates, playbooks, and best practices that raise capability across partner teams.
• Work with leadership to identify future resourcing needs as the pipeline and portfolio mature.

Commercial & Partnership Development

• Originate and cultivate relationships with hyperscalers, colocation providers, data center developers, and other prospective customers and partners, advancing opportunities from early discussions through term sheets to executed agreements.
• Structure and lead negotiation of co-development, joint venture, land and powered-land, co-location, and energy supply arrangements, including on-site or behind-the-meter power where relevant.
• Develop marketing material, site packages, and investment recommendations for commercial discussions and internal approvals, and present to executive leadership and investment committees as required.
• Partner with Finance to develop project economics, return analyses, and financing approaches, and to identify and evaluate capital and development partners.
• Manage the data center development budget and track spend against project milestones.

Data Center Development

• In partnership with the regional development leads, lead advancement of data center development activities for projects in the Longroad pipeline of existing energy and data center projects as well as acquisition opportunities.
• Direct large load application processes in coordination with the interconnection team for projects across multiple U.S. markets.
• Lead site-level evaluation and diligence, including zoning, land use, environmental constraints, access, utilities, fiber, water, power supply options, and infrastructure readiness.
• Direct land-related and due diligence activities, including reviewing purchase agreements, options, leases, easements, title, and survey in coordination with legal and real estate teams.
• Align development activities with transaction timelines and investment objectives in partnership with internal teams.
• Support permitting, community, and stakeholder engagement strategy for data center sites in coordination with external affairs and sustainability.

Pipeline & Portfolio Management

• Own and maintain an organized, prioritized pipeline of data center opportunities under evaluation or advancement through strategic partnerships, including stage gates and regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Define metrics and milestones to track pipeline progress, team performance, and business impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in real estate development, infrastructure development, energy development, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing team members.
• Experience originating, structuring, and negotiating M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, or other complex commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of the data center market, including client needs, site selection factors (power, land, fiber, water), energy procurement strategies, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Working knowledge of power markets, utility tariffs, and large load interconnection processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading development activities such as site diligence, permitting, land use, or infrastructure coordination.
• Experience with financial analysis and project economics, and comfort presenting investment recommendations to senior leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and executive communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional internal teams and external consultants through influence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel 20% as needed across U.S. markets.
• Ability to walk undeveloped land and active project sites.
• Alignment with Longroad’s SHINE values.
• Bachelor’s degree required (real estate, engineering, planning, business, or related field preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center, large-load, or powered land development.
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center customers.
• Experience scaling a new function or business line, working through cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience with power-constrained site development, including on-site, behind-the-meter, or firm power solutions.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and permitting environments.
• Established network across hyperscalers, utilities, brokers, and data center operators.
• Experience using AI tools, such as Claude, to accelerate research, analysis, and drafting, with sound judgment on when and how to apply them.
• Advanced degree (MBA or similar).

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.

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Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.