Director, Power Origination

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary:

The Director, Power Origination will spearhead the origination and execution of wholesale power supply transactions in support of the company's long-term energy and growth strategy. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing power transactions across regulated and deregulated markets, with a near-term focus on short-term power supply opportunities in SPP, MISO, WECC, and PJM, and a particular focus on partnerships with independent power producers (IPPs) and developers.

The Director, Power Origination will operate at the intersection of commercial strategy, market fundamentals, and capital deployment, driving early-stage power solutions that enable development, M&A activity, and customer commitments. This is a senior, externally facing role requiring deep industry relationships, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to lead transactions from concept through execution.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 70% for stakeholder, utility and/or project related activities

Location: Denver, CO or Seattle, WA in-office strongly preferred

Compensation: $195K - $240K (Offers Bonus)

Key Responsibilities:

Power Origination & Transactions

• Lead origination of wholesale power supply opportunities across SPP, MISO, WECC, and PJM, including short-term and bridge power supply, long-term PPAs, tolling arrangements, hedging structures, and hybrid supply solutions.

• Source and negotiate power transactions with IPPs, utilities, developers, power marketers, and other market participants.

• Own commercial negotiations and term sheet development in coordination with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders.

• Evaluate market opportunities across ISOs/RTOs and vertically integrated utility territories, incorporating regulatory, congestion, and pricing dynamics.

Deal Leadership

• Develop creative commercial solutions that balance speed, risk, cost, and long-term optionality.

• Lead cross-functional deal teams through diligence, approval, and execution, ensuring alignment on risk allocation and value creation.

• Support M&A activity by evaluating power supply strategies for acquisitions, joint ventures, and platform investments.

• Serve as a senior reviewer and decision-maker for power deal economics, credit considerations, and counterparty risk.

Strategy & Market Engagement

• Develop and maintain deep relationships with IPPs, utilities, developers, traders, power marketers, and advisors.

• Track power market fundamentals, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to inform origination strategy.

• Partner with development, finance, and executive leadership to align power origination efforts with broader growth and capital plans.

• Represent the company externally in commercial discussions, industry forums, and strategic negotiations.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the power industry, with a strong emphasis on wholesale power markets.

• Proven track record originating and executing complex power transactions, including PPAs and short-term supply arrangements, across multiple North American regulated and deregulated power markets. Direct experience in SPP, MISO, WECC, and PJM required.

• Deep experience working with IPPs, developers, utilities, and financial counterparties. Background in commercial strategy, trading, or structured energy finance.

• Strong understanding of power market fundamentals, ISO/RTO structures, and regulatory environments.

• Experience supporting or leading power-related aspects of M&A and large-scale infrastructure investments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, manage risk, and drive deals to close in fast-moving, ambiguous, early-stage deal environments.

• Exceptional communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment

• Team building and educational opportunities

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

• Unlimited PTO

• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

• Relocating for this role? We offer relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis to help make your transition smooth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.