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Director, Site Selection Data Centers

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COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance with a every solution built for the high-density power demands of data center campuses. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet reliable, customized energy solutions engineered for dynamic demands of always-on environments.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

 We’re seeking a highly motivated Director of Site Acquisition to help identify, evaluate, and deliver new data center sites across the U.S. This person will play a critical role in expanding our platform — driving the process from site identification through acquisition and early-stage development. 

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and brings a blend of strategic negotiation skills & thinking, real estate acumen, and project execution skills. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to advance our data center pipeline and ensure each site meets the company’s long-term growth objectives. 

The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management.  All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies

 

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Identify, evaluate, and advance data center opportunities across the U.S. and the Americas markets.
  • Support the development of the metro strategy by assessing power availability, scalability, costs, permitting, tax incentives, and regional risk.
  • Coordinate early technical and commercial feasibility reviews with internal stakeholders.
  • Lead site-level due diligence including power and utility capacity, substation access, utility timelines, fiber availability, zoning, permitting, environmental considerations, and constructability.
  • Gather, review, and validate inputs from landlords, utilities, brokers, consultants, and municipalities.
  • Ensure diligence findings are clearly documented and communicated to leadership.
  • Support lease negotiations and commercial structuring in partnership with Real Estate and Legal.
  • Track deal progression, milestones, and deliverables from LOI through execution.
  • Assist with preparing deal review materials, executive summaries, and approval packages.
  • Maintain accurate site records, documentation, and status updates in Salesforce and internal tracking systems.
  • Monitor deal health, proactively flag risks or delays, and ensure data integrity across the Americas pipeline.
  • Coordinate closely with Transaction Analysts, Program Managers, and Site Diligence teams.
  • Serve as the primary site-level point of coordination across Engineering, Capacity Planning, Networking, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
  • Support clean handoff from site selection into delivery, buildout, and operations phases.
  • Ensure alignment between technical requirements, commercial commitments, and delivery timelines.
  • Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, consultants, and development partners across U.S. and Americas markets.
  • Evaluate inbound site opportunities and ensure consistent screening

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 10+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields.
  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and Americas data center markets, including utility infrastructure and regional regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience facilitating or leading commercial lease negotiations and executing complex due diligence workflows.
  • Strong technical knowledge of power procurement, utility infrastructure, and zoning/permitting requirements across diverse U.S. markets.
  • Proven track record of advancing complex transactions from inception to close while identifying and mitigating commercial and operational risks.
  • Proficient in managing project lifecycles across multiple domestic regions and the ability to coordinate across varying time zones.
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume project pipelines with a high degree of accuracy and consistent follow-through.
  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent deals and meeting deadlines within fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical or financial information to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in the end-to-end data center site selection process, including conducting comprehensive due diligence and feasibility assessments.
  • Able to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive project execution and meet organizational milestones.

 

COMPENSATION: $200,000 - $225,000 salary

 

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Hanwha Renewables provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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