EQL Tech is hiring a Director, Data Center Energy Strategy to address the core constraint of AI progress: energy. In this role, you will act as a Framework Architect, translating technical realities into the standards and narratives necessary to establish solar-powered data centers as the global default for AI infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Define the Standard: Establish technical and operational frameworks for solar + storage, fire safety, and water usage in next-generation data centers.
- Drive the Narrative: Reframe solar as critical infrastructure for national security and economic competitiveness.
- Build the Coalition: Engage directly with Frontier AI labs, hyperscalers, and energy experts to move solar-first design from concept to pilot.
- Navigate Siting: Work with federal and local authorities to define permitting pathways for industrial and public land (e.g., Bureau of Land Management).
- Publish the Manifesto: Author and gain external validation for a 'Data Center Manifesto' defining industry best practices.
Team & Environment
This role reports directly to the CEO.
Work Mode
This role follows a local-country work mode and is based in the United States.
