Senior Associate, Energy Strategy & Procurement

Aligned Data Centers · Austin, United States

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Key Responsibilities

Power Market Strategy & Analysis

Support evaluation of utility service options, generation alternatives, and power supply structures.
Analyze power market developments across ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, and other key regions.
Track power prices, basis trends, congestion patterns, capacity markets, and resource adequacy developments.
Maintain intelligence on emerging markets, regulatory, and technology developments impacting data center power procurement.
Utility & Regulatory Support

Support utility engagement efforts related to new campus development.
Assist with analysis of tariffs, rate structures, interconnection requirements, and load growth programs.
Monitor regulatory proceedings and policy developments that may impact power delivery, generation, transmission, or large-load customers.
Develop briefing materials for internal stakeholders.
Commercial Transaction Support

Support energy procurement initiatives including:

Utility service agreements
Energy supply agreements
Power & capacity purchases
Transmission arrangements
Short-term and long-term procurement activities

Manage data rooms, due diligence requests, RFP processes, and internal transaction tracking.
Natural Gas Market Support

Develop working knowledge of:

Natural gas supply fundamentals
Pipeline infrastructure
Transportation agreements
Fuel supply economics

Support internal evaluations involving:

Gas-fired generation
BTM generation solutions
Fuel supply alternatives

Executive & Strategic Support

Prepare:

Leadership presentations
Investment committee materials
Site strategy summaries
Risk assessments
Commercial recommendation memos

Support cross-functional teams including Development, Finance, Construction, Legal, Utility Infrastructure, and Operations.
Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in:

Engineering
Economics
Finance
Energy Management
Business
Related technical discipline

3-7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:

Utilities
IPPs
Power marketers
Energy consulting
Energy procurement
Digital infrastructure development
RTOs/ISOs
Large commercial or industrial energy management

Fundamental understanding of:

Wholesale electricity markets
Utility rate structures
Capacity markets
Transmission systems
Renewable generation
Energy economics

Preferred

Experience in ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or SPP.
Experience supporting energy transactions or utility negotiations.
Understanding of:

Power purchase agreements
Transmission service agreements
Capacity products
Resource adequacy frameworks

Exposure to natural gas markets, pipelines, or gas-fired generation.
Advanced Excel modeling capability.
Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.