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Senior Energy Manager
Location: Denver, CO, United States
Salary Range: $175,000 - $190,000
Anticipated Close Date: 30 Days
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Description
About CoreSite:
CoreSite is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed. With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, CoreSite is a place to make an impact.
Senior Energy Manager:
The Senior Energy Manager will report directly to the Vice President of Power & Energy and will lead the company"s energy strategy across a growing portfolio of mission-critical data center facilities. This role is responsible for managing utility relationships, energy procurement, power cost optimization, renewable energy initiatives, regulatory and public policy engagement, and energy forecasting to support CoreSite"s operational excellence and long-term business growth. The role combines deep expertise in utility and energy markets with strong analytical, financial, and management skills. This role involves negotiating and managing energy supply contracts, assessing alternative power solutions, and will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive initiatives that align with the company's development, operational and environmental objectives.
Duties:
- Energy (Utility) Management: Develop and implement comprehensive energy (utility) processes and strategies to meet the company's short-term and long-term energy, water, and gas operations and development needs.
- Utility Provider Partnerships: Manage utility cost structure by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with utility providers and tracking local, regional, and national policy and tariff trends.
- Contract Management: Negotiate and manage energy service agreements and supply contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Alternative Power Assessment: Evaluate and implement alternative power solutions, including low or zero carbon, and renewable energy sources, to ensure a sustainable and reliable energy supply.
- Market Positioning: Analyze energy markets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and adjust energy procurement and public policy strategies accordingly.
- Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving measures related to power design, energy consumption and procurement.
- Risk Management: Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies to protect the company from energy price volatility, capacity shortage, public policy and energy regulations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, engineering, and construction, to align power capacity management and energy procurement with overall business goals.
- Reporting & Compliance: Manage reporting on power capacity and energy procurement activities and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of energy markets, procurement strategies, and regulatory environments, with a focus on utility provider relations and data center energy needs.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
- Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate effectively with utility providers, energy suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Sustainability Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of renewable energy sources and sustainability practices.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Problem-Solving: Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Technological Proficiency: Proficient in the use of energy management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools.
- Travel: Required travel up to 20% that will vary and can be spontaneous based on transactional requirements.
Experience/Education:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CEM, CPM) is preferred.
- Experience: At least 7 years of experience in energy procurement, with at least 5 years working with utility providers and assessing alternative power solutions.
- Industry: Experience in power utilities, energy markets, data centers or telecommunications is preferred.
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here 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.
Compensation: Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $175,000 and $190,000 a year. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.
Job Post Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications for 30 days.
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!
- Medical coverage starting day one, plus dental, vision, telemedicine, HSA/FSA options.
- 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Starting 16 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, floating holidays and additional paid time for volunteering, family care, parental leave and other life events.
- Free parking or public transportation support.
Additional Perks:
- Up to $800 annually in wellness reimbursements and up to $450 in wellness incentives.
- $100 monthly technology stipend.
- Up to $5,250 annually in educational reimbursement plus LinkedIn Learning.
- Up to $5,000 annually in charitable donation matching.
- Financial coaching and student loan support.
- Family planning, mental health, and caregiving support.
- Pet insurance, employee discounts and cash back offers.
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.
Applicant Privacy Notice:
- CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to provide you information about our personal information handling practices. As a result, we're providing this Privacy Notice that describes how we collect, use, share, and update personal information from individuals who wish to be considered for employment with CoreSite. To read the Applicant Privacy Notice, please go to https://www.coresite.com/applicant-privacy-notice.
- Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this job posting on external sites is prohibited without prior written consent from CoreSite. We are not responsible for any postings or offers not originating from our official channels or approved partners.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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