Manager, Water Infrastructure Program - Data Centers
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Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Title : Manager, Water
Basic Function:
The Water Program Manager-Data Centers will be responsible for leading and directing water and wastewater acquisition for SB Energy’s GW-scale AI data center complexes across the U.S. The Water Program Manager will initially report to the Vice President of Development & Origination.
Responsibilities:
- Acquire optimized water and wastewater service and infrastructure for SB Energy AI data centers
- Own and drive relationships with water and wastewater providers
- Partner, negotiate, and contract with water providers to secure permits and right-of-ways, and issue LNTPs for construction works of water and wastewater infrastructure
- Manage engagement with hyperscaler customers on water & wastewater topics. Secure voice-of-customer input on water & wastewater technical specifications and requirements, including head count, usage, flow-rate, etc
- Understand water and wastewater market developments, including key players, new technologies, and best practices.
- Hire and oversee water & wastewater engineering consultants as needed to support power and AI data center infrastructure project needs
- Work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams including Development, Origination, Engineering, Transmission/Interconnection, Capital Markets, Projects and other support teams.
- Support hyperscaler customer lease negotiation and AI data center project financing activities.
- Develop and successfully deliver on project schedules and budgets.
- Travel nationally up to 20%.
- Build effective relationships with network carriers, customer networking teams, and other key stakeholders
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree in related field.
- 3 + years of experience in water & wastewater for data centers and/or power generation, ideally at a hyperscaler or with a leading engineering consultancy.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, analytical and planning abilities, and good judgement.
- The ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with water & wastewater providers and with hyperscaler customer technology teams.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Strong sense of ownership over individual contributions and team success.
Location: Austin, TX; San Francisco / Bay Area, CA; Denver, CO; San Diego, CA.
Travel Requirements
The position may require up to 20% domestic travel.
Base Pay-$140000-$170000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process..
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
SB Energy’s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
- Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
- Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
- Mental Health Wellness Offerings
- Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
- Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
- Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
- Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our ‘Just Renewables’ Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!
SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.
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