Manager, Energy Origination

Montera Infrastructure

. Develop and execute power strategies supporting prospective hyperscale data center developments .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in energy origination, utility strategy, and power marketing, with a strong focus on commercial evaluation and negotiation of energy service agreements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex power opportunities from diligence to execution.

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Energy OriginationUtility StrategyPower MarketingFinancial ModelingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Power InfrastructureProject DevelopmentGrid Capacity EvaluationEnergy ProcurementCommercial Risk EvaluationUtility ApplicationsGeneration EconomicsInterconnection KnowledgeTariff StructuresLarge-Load Requirements

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipDecision-MakingPrioritizationInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

GISMap-Based ToolsFinancial ModelsAnalytical Capabilities

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale Data CentersU.S. Power MarketsRenewable EnergyIndependent Power ProductionEnergy Supply AgreementsPJMMISOSPPERCOTWECC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute power strategies supporting prospective hyperscale data center developments
Identify and advance data center sites with viable, scalable power solutions
Negotiate and execute utility service, energy supply, and infrastructure contracts
Own site-specific strategies covering utility service, market supply, grid infrastructure, onsite or bridge generation, natural gas, storage, and related solutions
Lead utility and energy due diligence, workplans, capacity, schedule, cost, reliability, infrastructure, interconnection, and commercial-risk evaluations
Build and manage relationships with utilities, cooperatives, transmission providers, ISO/RTO stakeholders, generators, developers, regulators, and other market participants
Originate, assess, and advance utility service, energy supply, infrastructure, and strategic partnership opportunities
Lead commercial evaluation and negotiation of energy service agreements, capacity commitments, tariffs, infrastructure terms, and energy supply concepts
Direct utility applications, load requests, system studies, data submissions, responses, and milestones
Translate utility and technical findings into schedule, budget, risk, and investment implications; recommend mitigations and escalate tradeoffs
Own the prioritized pipeline of energy-qualified sites and commercial opportunities; present decision materials to leadership
Monitor power markets, utilities, regulation, tariffs, transmission, generation, large-load policy, FERC, and ISO/RTO reforms
Evaluate grid capacity, generation economics, pricing, contract tenor, resource adequacy, risk allocation, and infrastructure requirements
Own financial and commercial models for utility service, generation assets, PPAs, microgrids, behind-the-meter power, storage, and structured solutions
Lead utility solicitations, partner outreach, commercial evaluations, and regulatory engagement
Develop approaches to improve site economics and speed to power
Coordinate Development, finance, legal, engineering, construction, operations, sustainability, and customer-facing teams
Establish energy-origination standards and repeatable practices across the portfolio
Use GIS and market, utility, and infrastructure data for site screening and power analysis; improve GIS datasets, workflows, and analytical capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
10+ years of experience in energy origination, utility strategy, power marketing, project development, power infrastructure, large-load development, data centers, utilities, or independent power production
Demonstrated ownership of complex power opportunities from early diligence through commercial definition, including utility applications, studies, schedules, risks, and milestones
Strong knowledge of electric utilities, transmission and distribution systems, generation, grid capacity, interconnection, tariffs, rate structures, energy procurement, and large-load requirements
Knowledge of U.S. organized power markets and regulated and competitive utility structures, with deep understanding of power generation economics
Experience advising and influencing utilities, hyperscalers, data center operators, developers, or other large-load stakeholders on energy investments and long-term power strategies
Strong financial-modeling and commercial judgment, including evaluation of generation assets, PPAs, microgrids, behind-the-meter solutions, pricing, risk allocation, and contract terms
Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills; ability to set priorities, lead cross-functional workstreams, make recommendations with incomplete information, and escalate material decisions appropriately
Preferred: experience supporting hyperscale data centers, powered land, large industrial loads, or other energy-intensive developments
Preferred: experience originating, structuring, negotiating, or administering utility service, energy supply, interconnection, infrastructure, renewable energy, or other power-related agreements
Preferred: familiarity with PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, WECC, or other relevant U.S. power markets and utility jurisdictions
Preferred: experience evaluating onsite generation, bridge power, renewable energy, battery storage, microgrids, natural gas supply arrangements, or behind-the-meter solutions for large loads
Preferred: familiarity with site selection, land control, zoning, entitlement, environmental constraints, permitting, fiber, water, gas, and other development considerations
Preferred: experience using GIS or map-based tools for site screening and infrastructure analysis
Preferred: existing relationships with utilities, cooperatives, transmission providers, generators, economic-development organizations, or other power-industry participants
Approximately 15% travel, including domestic and as-needed international travel
Ability to maintain a professional, reliable remote work setup with consistent internet access and availability during working hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive health coverage; employer pays 90% of health premiums for employees and dependents
Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%
Up to $3,500 annual reimbursement for approved courses, certifications, conferences, and professional development
Remote work stipend
Flexible remote-first work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law