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Onsite Generation Managerdata center role guide.

An onsite generation manager develops and delivers behind-the-meter power (turbines, engines, fuel cells and storage) for data center campuses.

Est. base salary
$160K–$220K
Level
Senior
Reports to
Director of Power or VP of Energy
Onsite Generation Manager - power systems recruiting for data centers
Role guide / generation
// What the role does
  • 01Evaluate onsite generation technologies
  • 02Lead equipment procurement
  • 03Manage air permitting and fuel supply
  • 04Coordinate integration with grid supply
  • 05Oversee EPC delivery
  • 06Plan operations and maintenance
// Where it sits on the team

Part of the energy team, working with power systems engineering, permitting, fuel supply and construction.

// Where candidates come from
  • 01IPP development
  • 02Gas generation EPCs
  • 03Industrial cogeneration
  • 04Equipment OEMs
// Skills we screen for
  • Gas turbines and reciprocating engines
  • Air permitting
  • Fuel supply contracts
  • Project development
  • Grid integration
  • Vendor management
// Interview questions
  1. Q1When does onsite generation make sense for a campus?
  2. Q2Walk us through a generation project you delivered.
  3. Q3How do you manage turbine lead times?
  4. Q4What permitting risks do you watch?
  5. Q5How do you integrate onsite and grid supply?
// Sample job description

Onsite Generation Manager

We're hiring an Onsite Generation Manager to develop behind-the-meter power for our campuses.

Responsibilities

  • - Evaluate onsite generation technologies
  • - Lead equipment procurement
  • - Manage air permitting and fuel supply
  • - Coordinate integration with grid supply
  • - Oversee EPC delivery
  • - Plan operations and maintenance

Requirements

  • - 8+ years in generation development or delivery
  • - Gas generation experience
  • - Permitting experience
  • - Bachelor's in engineering

Salary shown is a GridTal estimate for U.S. data center roles, not an offer. Salary Guide →

// Common questions

Onsite Generation Manager, answered.

What does a onsite generation manager earn?+

Our estimate for U.S. data center roles is $160K–$220K base, before bonus. Pay varies with market, seniority and company type: see the Salary Guide for methodology.

Who does a onsite generation manager report to?+

Typically the Director of Power or VP of Energy.

Where do onsite generation manager candidates come from?+

Most come from ipp development, gas generation epcs, industrial cogeneration.

Can GridTal help hire a onsite generation manager?+

Yes. We run confidential searches for this role nationwide and can help scope the position and benchmark compensation.

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