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# Director, Utility Development at Nscale

Department: Development AMER

Compensation

$160,000 – $300,000/yr

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 3, 2026

## Description

NScale is hiring a Director of Utility Development (East) to lead utility development strategy and execution for data center projects in the Eastern United States. The role owns power, water, fiber, and related utility infrastructure; leads technical and commercial engagements with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, transmission owners, and fiber providers; negotiates interconnection and service agreements; coordinates grid upgrades and fiber routes; and serves as the utility development owner from due diligence through energization. The position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering or a related field, 8–12+ years of utility development or grid-connected infrastructure experience, and direct experience with Eastern U.S. utilities and ISOs/RTOs. A master's degree, professional engineer license, and experience with high-density AI/GPU or HPC data centers are preferred. The base salary range is $160,000–$300,000 USD, with possible bonus, equity, and/or commission programs.

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