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Behind-the-Meter Power Recruiting - power infrastructure for data centers

Behind-the-meter power recruiting.

When the grid can't deliver in time, campuses build their own power. We recruit the developers, engineers and operators who make behind-the-meter generation work.

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// The practice

Why behind-the-meter power recruiting needs a specialist.

Where we find candidates
  • IPP gas and peaker plant development
  • Distributed energy and microgrid companies
  • Turbine, engine and fuel cell manufacturers
  • Industrial cogeneration and plant operations

Bridge power, permanent onsite generation and hybrid grid-plus-onsite designs are now part of many data center plans. Each brings gas supply, air permits, turbine or engine procurement and controls integration into a team that may never have owned a power plant.

The people who know this work come from IPPs, gas-fired plant development, distributed energy and microgrid companies, and industrial cogeneration, rarely from data centers.

We recruit generation developers, onsite power managers, gas and fuel supply specialists, and the operators who keep onsite plants available at data center reliability levels.

// Roles we recruit

Role guides & salary estimates.

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Estimated U.S. base salary ranges. Not offers or guarantees: see the Salary Guide.

// How a search works
  1. 01

    Scope

    We define the onsite generation role with you: reporting line, project stage, must-have experience and a realistic compensation range.

  2. 02

    Map

    We map the market across utilities, developers, consultants and contractors, including people who aren't actively looking.

  3. 03

    Engage

    We approach candidates confidentially, explain the opportunity in their language and screen for real technical depth.

  4. 04

    Shortlist

    You receive a short, calibrated slate with written assessments, compensation expectations and timing.

  5. 05

    Close

    We manage interviews, references, offer strategy and resignation so good candidates don't fall away at the end.

// Common questions

Behind-the-Meter Power Recruiting, answered.

What is behind-the-meter power for data centers?+

It's generation located on or next to the campus that serves the load directly (gas turbines, reciprocating engines, fuel cells, storage or hybrids) instead of relying only on utility supply.

What roles does a behind-the-meter project need?+

Typically a generation development lead, gas supply and permitting expertise, power systems and controls engineering, and plant operations leadership.

Where do candidates come from?+

Most come from IPPs, peaker and combined-cycle development, distributed energy companies, equipment manufacturers and industrial cogeneration.

Do you recruit for bridge power as well as permanent generation?+

Yes. The skills overlap heavily; we calibrate for the project's timeline and expected transition to grid supply.

// Who we recruit for
  • Data center developers
  • AI compute companies and neoclouds
  • Onsite power providers
  • Hyperscalers
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// Hiring?

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