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Power / Utility Development Manager (Data Centers)

Linnk GroupTexas, MIMay 17th, 2026
Role: Power / Utility Development Manager (Data Centers) Location: USA (TX, VA, AZ, GA) Duration: Contract / Long-termOverview· You will operate at the constraint layer of data center growth. Power availability drives every major hyperscale decision.· You will secure, shape, and influence utility strategy across high-density infrastructure projects driven by AI and cloud demand.· You will work directly with utilities, developers, and engineering teams to unlock capacity and enable large-scale campus builds.Key Responsibilities· Lead utility engagement and interconnection strategy· Assess grid capacity, constraints, and delivery timelines· Coordinate substations, transmission, and infrastructure upgrades· Align power strategy with site selection and development teams· Track regional power availability and expansion pipelinesWhat You Bring· Experience in utilities, energy, or grid infrastructure· Strong understanding of interconnection processes· Ability to manage complex stakeholder environmentsWhat Sets You Apart· Data center or hyperscale exposure· Experience with large-scale infrastructure projectsWhy This Role· Direct impact on where data centers get built· Exposure to high-growth AI infrastructure demand· Influence multi-million investment decisionsEngagement & Logistics· Hybrid working· Regional travel required