Director, Utility Development

Utility Development Director

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power, land, and fiber in key markets where hyperscale and AI demand is going. Our approach is collaborative with governments, utilities, cities, and regions to ensure development is targeted for the optimal locations to maximize the economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighbors. Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.

Tract is seeking a results-oriented utility development leader to join our growing Energy team. This is a new leadership role designed to serve as the primary executor of power development strategy within an assigned state or group of states. Reporting to a regional Vice President of Utility Development, the Director will own all utility engagement, infrastructure coordination, and power delivery execution within their assigned market bridging the gap between senior portfolio leadership and project-level individual contributors.

The successful candidate will lead technically complex electrical infrastructure projects at scale, build relationships with electric utilities, regulators, and engineering partners, and take ownership of interconnection, permitting, and infrastructure delivery across multiple concurrent data center campus developments. You will be responsible for coordinating internal and external resources to achieve results on scope, schedule, and budget, report progress, and escalate issues for successful resolution.

Given that this is a growing team operating across an expanding portfolio, you can expect daily transitions from strategic to tactical. You must be comfortable with business ambiguity and working in an entrepreneurial environment. If you're ready to shape the future of energy and data centers, Tract is the place to be.

Job Responsibilities

• Own long-term execution of power development strategy in assigned state markets, including all infrastructure and supply solutions required to deliver Tract's powered land product
• Lead engagement with electric utilities to develop and deliver HV and MV electrical infrastructure (transmission, substation, and distribution) for large-scale data center campuses
• Manage interconnection processes, utility studies, engineering coordination, and regulatory engagement at the state level
• Oversee siting and construction coordination of transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure across extensive campus developments; typical energy usage increases in 300 MW - 1,000 MW increments across multiple properties in a development area
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of multi-million-dollar capital infrastructure projects across multiple concurrent sites
• Coordinate with Tract's Land Strategy, Engineering, Environmental, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure projects advance through milestones and support timely land transactions
• Establish KPIs and regularly report project status to VP and senior management; escalate issues proactively for resolution
• Support Fleet and end-user engagement during project turnover, including energy supply agreement coordination and customer substation oversight
• Maintain continuity of utility engagement and project execution to ensure institutional resilience in assigned markets
• Recommend regulatory enhancements and policy positions to enable Tract's emerging business model
• Contribute to the development of standardized processes, reporting tools, and path-to-power documentation that support portfolio-wide operational maturity

Basic Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• BA or BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Power Engineering; Economics; Energy Management; Business; or a related field

Years of Experience

• 7 to 10 years of experience delivering technical infrastructure and utility contracting, with demonstrated leadership in a regulated electric utility, independent power producer, EPC firm, or large-load energy development environment

Required Experience

• Track record of successfully working with electrical utilities to develop, plan, and deliver HV and MV electrical infrastructure (69 kV and above)
• Management of multiple utilities, engineers, and contractors to deliver electrical infrastructure (greater than 50 MW) to projects
• Demonstrated success managing scope, schedule, and budget of multi-million-dollar capital expenditure (capex) projects
• Experience developing relationships across the full range of stakeholder organizations: utilities, regulators, engineering firms, economic development agencies, and community leaders
• Ability to translate technical engineering concepts and project status into actionable insights for executives, potential investors, and/or Board members

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, Public Policy, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation
• Deep influence and competence in at least one of Tract's primary markets: TX, VA, NV, IL, MN, AZ, AL
• Experience with ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or other RTO/ISO interconnection processes and regulatory frameworks
• Economic analysis, engineering, or operational familiarity with battery storage, fuel cell, microgrid, or similar energy technologies
• Transmission planning experience, including technical aspects of power flow models
• Substation engineering or high voltage project management experience
• Demonstrated understanding of electric utility development in both regulated and deregulated markets across investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities
• Demonstrated success writing and delivering due diligence reports for future substation and/or transmission projects
• Experience in data center development, hyperscale infrastructure, or large industrial load service
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to present to high-level executives, utility leadership, regulators, and Board members

Interpersonal / Soft Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to discuss technical engineering details with engineering team members, contractors, utility service providers, renewable energy providers, and customers
• Ability to pivot from technical engineering details to presenting and discussing concepts and ideas with high-level executives, potential investors, or Board members
• Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced work environment
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and delivering high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and meeting multiple deadlines

Travel Expectations

• Regular travel to corporate office (Denver, CO) as well as to project sites and to meet with local authorities, utility executives, regulators, and engineering partners in support of projects
• Travel demands will fluctuate with project requirements

Annual Compensation Range

$175,000 to 190,000 base salary + discretionary bonus

Location

• Denver, CO (Headquarters); Alexandria, VA; or project-proximate location
• Remote / Hybrid eligible

Tract Employment

Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.