Google

Data Center Energy Strategic Negotiator

Google$150K — $217K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience in negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.
  • Experience with energy transaction structuring and US power markets.
  • Knowledge of utility rates, renewable energy technologies, or project management in power infrastructure.
  • Preferred: 8 years in energy project development or finance/consulting roles with similar responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiations and structure energy supply agreements related to data centers.
  • Drive energy due diligence during site selection and project development.
  • Set strategy for energy procurement to meet clean energy goals.
  • Develop investment memos and transaction materials for executive approval.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including utilities and project developers.

Benefits

  • Flexible working locations available across multiple cities.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Participation in a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives.
  • Employee wellness and health programs.
Full Job Description
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X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The application window will be open until at least September 10, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Thornton, CO, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.
  • Experience with energy transaction structuring, US power markets (wholesale and retail), utility rates, renewable energy technologies, or power infrastructure project management.

Preferred qualifications:
  • 8 years of experience in energy project development, utility procurement, or finance/consulting roles with similar responsibilities.
  • Experience with power transmission and distribution, telecommunications infrastructure, data center technology, electrical and cooling systems, or related technical areas.
  • Experience managing utility agreements, addressing energy-related issues, applying financial modeling and implementing clean energy initiatives.
  • Experience in indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure development, agreement drafting, and presentation development, along with data center real estate markets.


About the job

As Google's products and services grow to serve our billions of users, the Strategic Negotiation team works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future. It's a big job that involves everything from operating underwater cables to finding data center space. In this role you combine your deep market knowledge with tech industry savvy to find solutions that support Google's growth. You'll work with specific teams to oversee vendor and partner relationships. Your successful management skills have the potential to impact every part of the business and save Google millions of dollars in operating costs. You'll ensure that we receive contract compliance on our third-party agreements, while identifying the most cost-effective solutions for our needs. You'll take lead on special projects, manage vendors and present your recommendations to Google leadership.

As a Data Center Strategic Negotiator, you will apply your real estate expertise, technology industry knowledge and understanding of electrical and HVAC systems to secure development-ready sites and support Google's growth. You will guide project teams, oversee off-site utility infrastructure, manage relationships with officials, utilities and AHJ's (Authority Having Jurisdiction), and present portfolio recommendations to our technical leadership.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $150000 - $217000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Lead negotiations and structure energy supply, renewable energy power purchase agreements, partnerships/JVs, and other data center-related energy agreements.
  • Contribute to the growth of Google's data center portfolio by driving energy due diligence during site selection and project development.
  • Set strategy for Google's energy procurement program, ensuring the procurement of carbon-free energy to support Google's clean energy goals.
  • Develop and drive agreement approvals, investment memos, and transaction materials with executives and partner teams, collaborating across teams on execution.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers including utilities, IPPs, project developers and other partners.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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1998
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