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Description
About Coresite
At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.
Power Solutions Manager:
As a member of the company’s Power & Energy Management team, the Power Solutions Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s capacity acquisition and utility procurement projects and processes. Reporting directly to the Director of Power Solutions, this role focuses on utility development for new data centers in competitive markets, implementing alternative power solutions, and ensuring sustainable and reliable energy sources to support the company’s expanding infrastructure. The Power Solutions Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive initiatives that align with the company’s development, operational, and environmental objectives.
Duties:
• Manage and implement comprehensive power capacity acquisition projects and processes to meet the company’s short-term and long-term utility development needs
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with utility providers to secure power capacity for future data center developments and optimize power cost structures
• Negotiate and manage power capacity and supply agreements, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Evaluate and implement distributed energy resource (DER) power solutions, including low-
carbon, renewable energy, battery storage systems, and fuel cells, to ensure sustainable and
reliable energy supply
• Analyze energy markets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and adjust acquisition and procurement strategies as needed
• Identify and implement energy efficiency measures related to power design, consumption, and procurement to drive cost-savings
• Develop and execute strategies to mitigate risks from energy price volatility, capacity shortages, and regulatory changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Construction, to align power capacity acquisition and energy projects with business objectives
• Oversee reporting on power capacity and energy procurement activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and Core Values Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days per week
• Flexibility to travel up to 20%, with the potential for increased travel, spontaneous travel, or in-office presence as business needs evolve
• Deep understanding of energy markets, procurement strategies, regulatory environments, and utility provider relations, particularly for data center energy needs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, perform cost-benefit analyses, and identify market trends, risks, and opportunities
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with utility providers, energy suppliers, and other stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of renewable energy sources, distributed energy solutions, and sustainability frameworks, including battery energy storage systems and fuel cells
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and persuasively
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to cross-functionally collaborate, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Strategic thinker with expertise in developing both short-term and long-term energy strategies that align with company goals and sustainability objectives while mitigating risk
• Proficient in energy management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools Experience/Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CEM, CPM) are preferred
• 5+ years of experience in energy procurement and project management, including at least 3 years working with utility developers or data centers assessing alternative power solutions
• Experience in power utilities, energy markets, data centers, or telecommunications industry is strongly preferred
• Proven leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of mentoring and guiding junior team members to achieve professional growth and team objectives
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the job’s duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to
handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits -
Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!
- First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
- Dental insurance through Delta Dental
- Vision insurance through VSP
- Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
- Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
- Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
- Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
- First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
- Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
- 16 days of paid time off (PTO)11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
- Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave and disability leave
- Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
Additional Perks-
- Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
- Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
- Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend.
- Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
- Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
- Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
- Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
- Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
- Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
- Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care.
- Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
- Discounts: Discounts, cash back offers and perks on thousands of brands
- LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videos
General Statements -
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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https://www.coresite.com/applicant-privacy-notice .
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