Director, Energy Strategy, Digital Infrastructure

At Vesper, we know energy. Headquartered in the greater Dallas area, our team brings two centuries of collective renewable energy experience and has delivered more than 10 GW of renewable energy projects globally. Today, our pipeline spans over 35 renewable energy and storage projects with a generating capacity of 11+ GW — enough to power more than 2 million homes. As we continue developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects across the United States, Vesper is strategically positioning select assets to meet the surging demand for data center and AI infrastructure. This role sits at the center of that evolution, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy at the intersection of clean power and next‑generation technology. About the Position Are you a strategic and creative problem solver? Vesper is looking for someone who brings the following strengths: You are a big‑picture, strategic thinker who is energized by ambiguity and willing to take on challenges others may avoid. You understand the value of strong relationships and know when to influence through persuasion versus when to rely on data and analysis to bring others along. You work well under pressure, adapt quickly, and are comfortable making decisions in fast‑moving situations while still keeping sight of critical details. You know how to use creativity and sound judgment to keep work moving forward. You will have a strong team around you, so perfectionism is not necessary, but attention to detail will be important. Role Requirements Education :Bachelor’sdegree inengineering orrelatedtechnicalfieldrequired Years of Experience:10+ yearsin power generation development(renewables + gas‑fired generation experience required)and/or large load power development, with direct exposure to large load power deliveryand utility engagement leadershiprequired. Demonstrated experience managing interconnection and utility workstreams end to end, including feasibility processes, study coordination, and substation and service planning interfaces.Direct experience implementing Behind‑the‑Meter (BTM),Private Utility Networks (PUN),andotheroff‑grid powerdeliverystrategiespreferred but notrequired. Additional Skills, abilities & knowledge Demonstrated ability to model Vesper's values, Accountability, Respect, Courage, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, through day‑to‑day behaviors (e.g., flags risks early, communicates directly, involves the right stakeholders early, and documents and shares learnings). End‑to‑end utility coordination experience, including load applications and letters, feasibility processes, study requests and coordination, and substation and service planning interfaces Direct experience originating and advancing powered land and or digital infrastructure projects, including early screening and development sequencing Working knowledge of interconnection queue mechanics at ISO and RTOs and IOU managed utilities, with specific experience in ERCOTand the on‑going Batch Zerostudy reforms required Existing relationships with regional utility planning, large load, or key accounts teams, and ability to build credibility quickly with new counterparties Ability to communicate power delivery risk, constraints, and schedule in terms investors and buyers can underwrite, including clear milestone definitions and sensitivity drivers Familiarity with BTM configurations and hybrid grid and BTM power delivery structures, and the commercial and schedule tradeoffs they create Working knowledge of FERC Order 2023/ SB6 implications and large load queuing impacts as applicable Strong cross functional execution and influence, including ability to align Engineering, Commercial, Legal, and Development partners on assumptions, priorities, and decisions Strong process and systems mindset, including building repeatable templates, trackers, and diligence artifacts that reduce rework and improve decision quality. Strong executive communication skills, including concise decision‑ready updates and escalation with options and recommendations Key Responsibilities Own utility and transmission level power coordination across the digital infrastructure portfolio, including strategy, sequencing, and accountability for power milestone progress Lead power feasibility screening at LOI stage by triaging site viability, identifying constraints and upgrade drivers, and documenting options before meaningful capital is deployed Manage formal utility engagement for large load service, including load letters and applications, feasibility studies, study requests and coordination (including SIS as applicable), and substation and service planning interfaces Define, document, and maintain diligence ready power milestones and narratives that support internal stage gate decisions and can withstand buy‑side technical diligence Evaluate and leverage existing PV and storage interconnection agreements as delivery pathways and/or negotiation leverage, documenting constraints, modification requirements, and schedule impacts Maintain and grow senior utility relationships in target markets, and track queue dynamics, transmission expansion plans, and utility program timelines to inform site prioritization and risk mitigation Partner cross‑functionally to integrate power delivery plans into site diligence and conceptual planning, including supporting conceptual master planning for co‑locating large loads at existing sites Support buyer technical diligence and executive and investment committee communications on power risk by presenting assumptions, risks, mitigations, and milestone status clearly and consistently Establish and improve templates, trackers, and operating cadence for power development documentation across the portfolio to improve speed, quality, and consistency Other duties as assigned #J-18808-Ljbffr Valid8 Financial, Inc.