Senior Energy and Water Counsel
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.
Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.
Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.
Role Summary
As Senior Energy & Water Counsel, you will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of Rowan’s 1.5GW+ and rapidly growing portfolio of data center projects. In this role, you will work with the Rowan business and leading utility and energy partners to energize critical projects, achieve Rowan’s and its customers’ sustainability objectives, and help deliver innovative renewables and power acceleration projects.
The successful candidate will have substantial transactional experience with utility service and interconnection agreements and other energy-related agreements for large-scale, energy-intensive projects, including supply agreements, power purchase agreements and tolling agreements. The role requires a deep knowledge of utility tariff, policies and regulatory structures. Experience supporting the development and operation of generation and storage facilities is a plus. The role will also support water-related infrastructure and supply agreements. To be successful, a candidate needs to be an exceptional attorney with good commercial judgment.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% to meet with utilities, developers and customers and for company gatherings
Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role) strongly preferred (remote may be considered for exceptional candidates)
Compensation: $190 - $230 (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
Structure, draft and negotiate energy infrastructure and supply agreements, including renewable PPAs and other innovative project structures
Structure, draft and negotiate agreements related to water infrastructure, supply, treatment, and sustainability
Provide counsel on energy, water and sustainability public policy and regulatory issues.
Support the drafting and negotiation of energy-related matters for customer lease and development agreements
Communicate complex legal matters to business teams and senior management
Education, Skills, and Experience
JD from an accredited U.S. law school
10+ years of law firm or in-house experience with an energy company or large corporate user, hyperscale data center experience is a plus
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to manage outside counsel
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable with ambiguity; and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.