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Director - High Voltage Infrastructure

@ Stream Data Centers
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Dallas, Texas, United States
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:lead development, coordinate operations, oversee filings
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s in Electrical/Power Engineering; 10+ years HV transmission/substation experience; 5+ years in leadership; utility or developer exposure; strong regulatory and project management skills; willing to travel up to 25%.
Technical Tools Mentioned:NERC standards, FERC regulations, SCADA/RTU, HV testing, DMS/OMS, test equipment
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For years, Stream Data Centers has been a trusted partner in providing world-class data center solutions. With a focus on sustainable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, Stream empowers businesses to scale their digital operations while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. 

Stream Data Centers continues to set new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in the data center industry, having provided premium data center services since 1999. Now, with 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed more than 27 data center projects nationally, while leadership has remained consistent for over two decades. 

From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. Additionally, Stream sources and develops low-risk land sites for optimum data center development and provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Seasoned director-level leader to coordinate development, operations, maintenance and regulatory compliance for high-voltage infrastructure (transmission lines and substations). This role will lead cross-functional teams, serve as a key utility and stakeholder liaison, drive project delivery and ensure assets meet performance, safety and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops and executes company-wide program for delivery of high voltage infrastructure supporting scale data center campus developments.  Includes strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination for planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines and substations.
  • Serve as a key interface with investor-owned utilities, municipalities and cooperatives, RTO/ISOs, state utility commissions and other regulatory bodies; prepare and oversee filings, testimony and compliance materials.
  • Lead project portfolio management: scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, procurement, contractor oversight, safety procedures and quality assurance for multi-year capital and O&M programs.
  • Develop and implement asset management, inspection, testing, and emergency response programs specific to substation facilities and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with NERC/CIP, FERC, state PSC/PUC requirements and applicable regional transmission planning rules; coordinate reliability studies and outage planning.
  • Support technical and commercial discussions and contractual negotiations with utilities, ISOs and transmission owners.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives: standardization, cost optimization, digital monitoring (SCADA/telemetry), asset health analytics and lifecycle planning.
  • Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings, permitting negotiations, landowner and community engagement when required.
  • Collaborate with Development and Design & Construction teams to provide oversight of high voltage infrastructure facilities construction and commissioning.