Senior Energy and Utilities Manager

TeraWatt Infrastructure

. Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all utility-related matters .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in utility management, including project scheduling, budget development, and utility design processes. Proficient in navigating complex utility coordination and negotiations while ensuring compliance with electrical design standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility ManagementProject SchedulingUtility Design ProcessUtility CoordinationBudget Development

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Hard Skills

Utility DistributionElectrical Design StandardsLoad CalculationsCost EstimatesEnergization DesignUtility Due DiligenceProject ManagementStrategic ThinkingUtility AgreementsFinancial Forecasts

Soft Skills

NegotiationProblem SolvingCommunicationTeam CollaborationConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Science Related Field

Industry Keywords

Utility ProvidersSite EvaluationInfrastructure AvailabilityEconomic ConsiderationsProject DevelopmentGreenfield DevelopmentBrownfield DevelopmentMajor US Metro AreasUtility ConsultantsConcurrent Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all utility-related matters
Inform the Company's energy and energization strategy with Real Estate, Development, Construction, and Business Development teams
Identify, hire, and manage utility consultants as needed
Engage utility providers during site evaluation to assess infrastructure availability, capacity, costs, and risks
Conduct utility due diligence and support optimal site selection based on utility feasibility and economic considerations
Own project milestones, deliverables, and delivery dates
Contribute to customer design and own the utility design process, including utility layouts, load calculations, service options, and energization designs
Create project schedules and forecasts incorporating utility timelines and critical dependencies
Guide Acquisition, Development, and Construction teams on utility-related engineering, design, and construction timelines
Resolve utility bottlenecks or failures causing project delays
Develop and manage utility budgets, cost estimates, financial forecasts, and cost-saving opportunities
Negotiate and execute utility agreements and contracts
Manage utility provider relationships, resolve disputes, and monitor utility changes and industry best practices
Make recommendations regarding timing, cost, and economic trade-offs for site energization or behind-the-meter generation interconnection

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science Related Field
5+ years of experience working with electrical utilities in major US metro areas
Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of 10+ concurrent, complex projects
Understanding of utility distribution, sub-transmission infrastructure, and electrical design standards
Experience with the complete utility coordination process, from preliminary load study to energization
Strategic thinking regarding business, operations, and technical challenges
Technical skills to execute project schedules, contracts, initiatives, and team objectives
Experience estimating utility service costs
Familiarity with project development from greenfield or brownfield site acquisition to operational assets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Performance-based incentives where applicable
Equal-opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation available for the application, interview, and essential job functions