Serverfarm
Energy Planner
About this role
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.