Principal, Technical Program Manager Power Generation

The Power Generation Technical Program Manager (TPM) leads the planning and execution of behind-the-meter (BTM) and utility-adjacent power generation projects that support large-scale data center campuses. This role sits within Infrastructure Delivery and bridges engineering procurement construction and financing to deliver reliable cost-effective generation aligned to customer lease structures.

You will own the integrated scopeschedulecostrisk framework for power generation workstreams ensuring that substation BTM plants interconnects and related systems are delivered safely on time and within the commercial terms agreed with customers and lenders.

How will you make a difference

Program Leadership

• Lead end-to-end BTM / on-site power generation and related substation workstreams from early feasibility through COD and turnover.
• Translate commercial agreements into clear technical and delivery requirements for internal teams and vendors.
• Develop and maintain integrated program roadmaps clearly identifying critical paths interfaces with utility power and data center milestones.

Scope Schedule and Cost Management

• Define and maintain a work breakdown structure (WBS) and integrated CPM schedule (e.g. P6) for power generation scope including engineering equipment procurement construction commissioning and tieins.
• Coordinate closely with Project Controls and Cost Management to align power generation budgets with overall campus economics and Budget targets.
• Track progress risks and variances; propose mitigations and re-sequencing where required to protect data center delivery dates.
• Support development and management of change events (scope changes design evolution utility changes) including schedule and cost impact analysis.

Technical Coordination

• Partner with Electrical Mechanical and Civil/Structural Engineering to ensure generation substation and distribution designs meet reliability safety and performance requirements (e.g. NERC local code redundancy emissions).
• Coordinate with BTM providers OEMs EPCs and utilities on technical scope interconnection requirements protection schemes and control integration.
• Drive resolution of key technical decisions (e.g. technology selection ramp strategy redundancy levels emissions controls) in alignment with customer needs and longterm portfolio strategy.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Work with Supply Chain & Procurement to plan and execute procurement of long-lead equipment (e.g. generators turbines switchgear transformers emissions systems).
• Maintain line-of-sight to OFCI equipment schedules factory test dates logistics and site readiness ensuring alignment with project milestones.
• Support vendor selection contract scoping and performance management including KPIs for schedule cost and quality.

Risk Compliance and Stakeholder Management

• Identify and maintain a risk register for power generation scope (e.g. permitting interconnect delays regulatory changes fuel supply performance guarantees) and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Legal Environmental and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with permits emissions requirements and safety standards.
• Provide clear concise status updates (dashboards narratives and executive summaries) to internal leadership and key customers translating technical issues into business impacts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of experience in power generation utility-scale electrical infrastructure or large industrial energy projects.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-stakeholder programs with significant power infrastructure (substations BTM plants or similar).
• Strong understanding of project management practices (scope schedule cost risk change control) and tools (e.g. Primavera P6 MS Project).
• Familiarity with PPAs and long-lead equipment procurement for power assets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to interface effectively with engineers EPCs utilities finance and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data centers hyperscale or other mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of NERC IEEE NFPA and local utility standards relevant to generation and highvoltage infrastructure.
• Background in BTM gas or renewable projects (e.g. reciprocating engines turbines battery storage or hybrid plants).
• Prior experience working within or alongside Project Controls Supply Chain or Finance on capital-intensive infrastructure.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. PMP PE or equivalent) are a plus.

Traits & Competencies

• Strong systems thinking across electrical mechanical civil and commercial dimensions.
• Ability to translate commercial terms into technical execution plans.
• High level of numerical and analytical rigor comfortable with schedules cost models and risk analyses.
• Calm and structured approach under pressure with a focus on issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Collaborative low-ego style with a bias toward documentation transparency and repeatable processes.

Location and Travel

• Work location is flexible to Seattle WA Denver CO Austin TX or Alexandria VA.
• Regular travel as needed to Fleet offices as well as to meet with Vendors.

Expected Salary Range DOE

• Base of 160-200k Discretionary Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

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