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Dallas, Texas, United States
Hybrid
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Energy Supply & Utility Engagement is responsible for leading utility engagement, capacity development, energy supply origination, and regional power strategy across the Americas portfolio. This role serves as the primary commercial and strategic interface between utilities, transmission providers, regulators, IPPs, renewable developers, and other energy infrastructure stakeholders to secure scalable and reliable power capacity for colocation, cloud, and AI inference data center growth.
Responsibilities
Regional Power Strategy & Capacity Management: Develop regional power strategies, capacity forecasts, and utility readiness plans supporting new builds and expansions
Utility Engagement & Relationship Management: Own executive-level utility relationships and advocate for data center-ready programs, tariffs, and capacity solutions
Data Center Development Support: Support site selection, due diligence, utility evaluations, and infrastructure planning
Energy Supply Origination: Evaluate and secure long-term supply through utilities, IPPs, wholesale markets, renewable developers, storage, and onsite generation
Creative and innovative supply solutions in coordination with Clean Energy and Innovation energy team
Utility Connections & Interconnection Management: Negotiate utility service, interconnection, and capacity reservation agreements
AI & High-Density Infrastructure: Support power strategies for AI training, AI inference, liquid cooling, and high-density deployments
Support onsite, Near-Site & Bridge Power Solutions: Assess generation, microgrids, fuel cells, batteries, and bridging solutions
Understand regulatory & Market Intelligence: Monitor large-load regulation, transmission planning, and market developments
Commercial Leadership: Structure commercial agreements supporting cost, reliability, and scalability objectives
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Real Estate, Development, Energy Ops, Sustainability, Construction, Legal, and Finance
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in data center utility management, power development, energy infrastructure, utility engagement, or large-load interconnections
Direct experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, cloud, digital infrastructure, or critical infrastructure projects
Experience negotiating utility service agreements, connection agreements, and energy supply transactions
Deep understanding of transmission planning, capacity management, energy markets, and utility processes
Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or related field. MBA preferred
Hybrid Work Arrangement: This position follows a hybrid work model and is expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.