Vice President, Power

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. The company is a $5B publicly traded (NASDAQ: CORZ) company.

We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. We own and operate nine data centers in seven states housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.

What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.

Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.

Title

Vice President of Power

Reports To

Head of Power & Policy

The Job

This Vice President of Power is responsible for developing accurate energy budgets and forecasts, maintaining strategic relationships with utility providers and energy suppliers, and identifying cost-saving and efficiency opportunities. This role will lead utility contract negotiations, oversee incentive programs, and support site selection through in-depth research and analysis of power availability, infrastructure, and market conditions. A key focus is driving continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing across teams to enhance the company’s energy intelligence and operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Strive for continuous improvement by raising awareness throughout the organization on drivers which positively impacts the efficiency of power budget.
• Develop accurate annual budgets and monthly forecast for energy spend and power rates for all existing plant locations
• Develop accurate forecasts at prospective sites by interfacing with Core team on ramp-up projections and energy supplier to help inform go, no-go decisions
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with each energy supplier to improve rate forecasts, ensure we are on the most cost effective tariffs, and communicate proactively about future rate changes and other major events.
• Disseminate knowledge of the power industry to the entire Core team to broaden our expertise and understanding which will magnify our continuous improvement
• Create working tools to help analyze opportunities as needed or requested
• Communicate broader opportunities through periodic leadership team meetings to garner support for energy initiatives or identify areas of improvement.
• Build internal relationships to help facilitate initiatives and discover new opportunities for improvement
• Identify opportunities for behind the meter projects, bridge power and microgrid solutions
• Research broader industry issues such as rate cases, power market conditions and new technology to inform operational conditions and future growth plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with utility providers to drive site deployment and expansion projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, utility providers and other firms to locate prospective energy intensive sites
• Negotiate financial incentives with utility service providers
• Keen understanding of all available incentives for current and future sites
• Travel to prospective sites to guarantee they meet company needs and requirements
• Experience with utility infrastructure, rates and incentives required
• Lead utility contract and incentive negotiations
• Completing primary and secondary research on power availability and costs in markets under consideration and site-specific locations
• Development of site deployment budgets and site benchmark analytics in collaboration with the construction and finance teams
• Communicate to Senior Leadership as necessary to update on site selection analysis and conditions of surrounding competition and make long term recommendations for each location
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in energy procurement, utility negotiations, or power infrastructure, preferably in energy-intensive industries.
• Proven track record of managing utility relationships, negotiating contracts, and securing financial incentives.
• Experience with site selection, energy forecasting, and infrastructure planning.
• Deep understanding of utility rate structures, tariffs, and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in energy modeling, forecasting tools, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with energy management software is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present complex topics to a nontechnical audience.
• Strong execution skills. Drives flawless execution of projects as well as contributing to continuous improvements of critical projects and programs.

Location

To be considered for this role, you must reside near one of the following locations: Miami, FL or Austin, TX

Travel

Frequent travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard equipment, including laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and workdays are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience (Yes)

Yes