The Energy Planner manages energy usage in data centers, forecasts demand, tracks KPIs, and collaborates on energy efficiency initiatives while ensuring compliance and cost management.
Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.
A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.
Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.
Serverfarm is seeking an experienced Energy & Sustainability Manager who will primarily support the Operations, Product, Development, and Real Estate Teams. You will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and reporting energy and utility resources across a diverse portfolio of data center facilities. This role ensures energy procurement, efficiency, and sustainability objectives are achieved through a combination of strategic sourcing, PUE performance analysis, and operational excellence. You will also play a key role in supporting corporate sustainability goals through effective energy hedging, carbon reduction initiatives, and robust utility data management.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the development and execution of energy and sustainability strategies that optimize consumption, reduce emissions, and control costs across the portfolio.
- Manage energy procurement in partnership with Operations, Legal, and Procurement, including tenders, supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and hedging strategies.
- Drive adoption of renewable energy, REC programs, and other low-carbon solutions, supporting customer offerings and company carbon reduction and net-zero goals.
- Support Development team to ensure new builds and acquisitions incorporate optimal utility infrastructure, metering, and energy performance design.
- Oversee utility performance and energy data management, including billing validation, consumption monitoring, and reporting of PUE, WUE, and other operational metrics.
- Monitor energy markets, tariffs, and regulatory developments to inform procurement and sustainability strategy.
- Collaborate with Operations Engineering and site teams to identify efficiency improvements and implement best practices in energy management.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 50001 and other client or regulatory requirements while developing reporting tools and dashboards to track utility cost, consumption, and performance across the portfolio.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in energy management, procurement, hedging and infrastructure development.
- Strong analytical background with expertise in PUE analysis, energy data interpretation, and statistical benchmarking.
- Experience developing and delivering energy and sustainability strategies that support carbonn reduction, renewable integration, and net-zero objectives.
- Understanding of BMS/EPMS and metering systems data capabilities, HVAC, electrical distribution, and renewable energy technologies.
- Proven track record leading complex projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical issues and regulatory requirements, and managing unexpected delays.
- Skilled in energy and sustainability reporting, including Scope 1–3 emissions and lifecycle carbon assessments.
- Understanding of ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems or similar frameworks.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
- Relevant qualifications in Energy, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related discipline preferred.
- Professional membership (CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent) is desirable.
- Role involves some travel (approximately 10-20%)
Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
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