Aligned Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers
501 – 1,000 Employees
ConstructionConsultingLogistics
Aligned Data Centers develops and operates flexible data center infrastructure for organizations with evolving technology needs. Its services include connectivity, migration support, and remote hands across locations in North America and Latin America. The company uses scalable facility designs and hybrid cooling systems to support rapid expansion and efficient resource use, with a stated focus on sustainability, operational excellence, 100% uptime, and zero water usage in its data halls.

Vice President, Energy Strategy - Aligned Data Centers (Remote, Texas)

Lead Aligned Data Centers’ global energy strategy across utility partnerships, power procurement, commodities trading, and alternative energy development. Drive sustainable growth, load expansion, and strategic energy initiatives in collaboration with customers and executive stakeholders.

Description

  • Develop and execute Aligned’s global energy strategy
  • Work with utilities and customers to identify well-sited opportunities with firm power demand
  • Advance public policy initiatives that support load growth in core markets
  • Work with customers to establish and implement energy procurement strategies
  • Negotiate commodities trading agreements, including ISDAs and EEIs
  • Assess and execute long-term physical, financial, and renewable energy products, including PPAs, VPPAs, and RECs
  • Develop and negotiate electrical supply agreements and utility inducements
  • Lead financial and economic assessments of cogeneration using natural gas and other technologies
  • Help shape the business case and strategy for alternative energy solutions, including SMRs, hydrogen, multi-hour battery storage, and onsite diesel alternatives
  • Contribute to Aligned’s sustainability initiatives
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors and teams across executive leadership, commercial and sales, strategy and development, technology, platform delivery, ESG, legal, and finance and accounting

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in the utility industry
  • Background in commodities trading or in a supporting function such as risk, FP&A, accounting, or scheduling
  • Experience with ICE, CME, NYMEX, and/or NGX exchanges, as well as bilateral trading through ISDAs, EEIs, or similar agreements
  • Engineering experience with hands-on operations involving generation assets such as coal, combined-cycle gas, nuclear, wind, or solar
  • Degree in engineering, finance, or accounting; candidates with at least five years of energy-industry experience may be considered without the specified degree

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings account with employer contributions for eligible participants
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Short-term disability, life, and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellhub gym membership and other wellness programs
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Professional development opportunities

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