The AES Corporation is seeking a Data Center Developer to lead project development for state-of-the-art data center facilities within AES’s expanding portfolio, focusing on site identification, land acquisition, permitting, engineering, interconnection, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive due diligence.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of data center project development, permitting, contracting, utilities, and interconnection processes.
- Familiarity with fiber networks, electrical redundancy, and various forms of energy technologies is a plus.
- Understanding of the economic impact of project-related business decisions and general financial modeling principles.
- Experience with CRM systems and development of project metrics and reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage identification of optimal data center locations considering power availability, fiber access, environmental and regulatory requirements, and long-term strategic value.
- Lead efforts to secure discretionary, ministerial, and environmental permits from local, state, and federal authorities.
- Conduct and coordinate site studies, environmental surveys, geotechnical investigations, and diligence reports to validate site viability and reduce project risk.
- Work closely with internal and external engineering teams to develop scalable, resilient, and sustainable data center designs.
- Collaborate with utility providers and interconnection specialists to secure robust power supply and redundant connectivity for each facility.
- Oversee contract obligations in key project documents, ensuring terms are met and risks are addressed proactively.
- Research emerging data center markets and support identification of new development prospects.
Other
- Minimum of 5 years’ project development experience in data centers, renewable energy, or large-scale infrastructure development.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, business, finance, logistics, project/construction management, information technology, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities for executive management and public hearings.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with peers, subordinates, management, unaffiliated third parties, and government agencies.
- Self-starter, highly self-reliant, and capable of operating with minimal supervision in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, adapting to new challenges and changing environments.
