Director, Onsite Power Generation

Job Summary: The Director, Onsite Power Generation will establish and lead Equinix's enterprise strategy for onsite, behind-the-meter, and co-sited power generation across its global data center portfolio. This role will define where and how onsite power can accelerate capacity deployment, increase resiliency, bridge grid constraints, improve economics, and support sustainability objectives in mission-critical environments. The Director will build a globally consistent OSPG operating model—including technology-screening criteria, stage gates, commercial frameworks, design principles, governance, and execution handoffs—and partner closely with regional Energy, Design & Construction, Operations, Capacity, Sustainability, Finance, Procurement, and Legal teams to implement it. Success requires a data center operator's mindset: balancing speed-to-power, uptime, scalability, redundancy, total cost of ownership, emissions, permitting, interconnection, and operational risk while converting strategy into a repeatable pipeline of executable projects.

Who You Are: Required Qualifications· Progressive experience in data center energy, mission-critical infrastructure, distributed generation, power project development, infrastructure strategy, or a related field, including leadership of complex cross-functional programs. Typically 12+ years of experience. · Demonstrated experience building an enterprise strategy, operating model, playbook, or center-of-excellence capability and driving consistent adoption across multiple regions or business units.· Strong understanding of hyperscale, colocation, or large-scale data center development and operations, including speed-to-power, campus planning, critical-load growth, uptime, redundancy, commissioning, electrical infrastructure, and utility-capacity constraints.· Technical and commercial fluency across onsite generation, behind-the-meter power, fuel cells, gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage, controls, fuel supply, and grid interconnection.· Experience originating, evaluating, structuring, and negotiating complex energy or infrastructure transactions, including PPAs, energy-as-a-service agreements, tolling arrangements, capacity agreements, leases, EPC interfaces, or asset-ownership models.· Proven success influencing regional and functional leaders without relying solely on direct authority, with the ability to resolve competing priorities and establish disciplined, repeatable processes.· Strong commercial judgment and experience translating technical requirements into portfolio priorities, total-cost-of-ownership analyses, risk allocation, contract protections, and investment recommendations.· Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex technical, regulatory, commercial, and operational issues and build alignment around a clear decision and implementation path. Preferred

Equinix Benefits: As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work. Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.

Location: Dallas Infomart Office DAI; Denver; New York City Office NYO1; Tampa; Redwood City; Seattle Office SEO; Chicago

Type: Full time