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# Senior Manager, Site Acquisition Lead at TransGrid Energy

- **Company:** TransGrid Energy
- **Location:** Remote
- **Compensation:** $185k–$195k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/transgrid-energy/510cb188-8f05-4764-84da-66faeab9531d

## Job description

## COMPANY OVERVIEW

TransGrid Energy(“TGE”) is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects under construction and in late-stage development, and the Company is actively expanding its energy asset portfolio across the United States. As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is striving to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

## POSITION OVERVIEW

As Manager, Site Acquisition Lead at TransGrid Energy, you will lead the identification, evaluation, acquisition, and development of strategic sites for the company’s growing data center and energy infrastructure pipeline. This is a highly visible role responsible for securing the land and power infrastructure required to bring data center projects from initial site identification through site control and development. You will evaluate opportunities across land availability, power capacity, utility interconnection, fiber connectivity, zoning, permitting, water, environmental constraints, and overall development feasibility. The ideal candidate combines strong real estate and land acquisition expertise with a deep understanding of power availability, utility interconnection, data center development, energy infrastructure, and local entitlement processes. This individual has a proven track record of closing land transactions and working directly with utilities, brokers, developers, property owners, and local jurisdictions to turn potential sites into actionable development opportunities. Working closely with Power Systems Engineering, Development, Legal, Finance, and Executive Leadership, you will build and manage a high-quality site pipeline while determining which opportunities can deliver the required combination of land, power, infrastructure, timing, and economics. You will play a critical role in securing the sites and power capacity required to support TransGrid Energy’s next generation of data center projects.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Identify, source, and evaluate potential data center sites based on power availability, utility interconnection, land characteristics, fiber connectivity, zoning, water availability, environmental considerations, and overall development feasibility.
- Lead the land acquisition process from initial site identification and property-owner outreach through LOIs, options, purchase agreements, leases, and other forms of site control.
- Negotiate directly with landowners, brokers, developers, and other stakeholders to secure favorable commercial terms and establish site control.
- Own power-procurement and utility due diligence in partnership with Power Systems Engineering, including evaluating available capacity, interconnection requirements, timelines, costs, and risks.
- Work directly with utilities and power providers to understand available capacity, infrastructure requirements, interconnection processes, development timelines, and potential constraints.
- Drive zoning, entitlement, permitting, and local development strategy in partnership with internal and external development resources.
- Build and maintain a qualified land and power pipeline, continuously evaluating and prioritizing opportunities based on development potential and strategic fit.
- Develop and maintain a feasibility view of each opportunity, including developable MW, land cost, power cost, infrastructure requirements, development schedule, and schedule-to-power.
- Evaluate site opportunities and make recommendations regarding which sites should advance based on land, power, infrastructure, entitlement, timing, and economic considerations.
- Coordinate cross-functional due diligence across real estate, power, engineering, legal, environmental, permitting, finance, and development teams.
- Track site acquisition milestones, critical path items, development risks, and required actions to maintain project schedules.
- Identify potential land, power, permitting, environmental, infrastructure, and schedule risks early and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Build and maintain relationships with real estate brokers, landowners, utilities, developers, municipalities, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders relevant to data center development.
- Monitor data center development activity, power-market conditions, utility infrastructure investments, transmission and generation projects, and other market developments that may create new site opportunities.
- Represent TransGrid Energy in discussions with property owners, utilities, municipalities, brokers, developers, and other external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and provide regular updates on site control, developable MW, power availability, schedule-to-power, land and power costs, and key development risks.
- Develop repeatable site-selection, acquisition, and evaluation processes that allow TransGrid Energy to efficiently scale its development pipeline.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Approximately 8+ years of experience in site selection, land acquisition, real estate development, data center development, energy infrastructure development, or a closely related field.
- Proven track record of successfully closing land transactions, including LOIs, options, leases, purchase agreements, or other forms of site control.
- Experience sourcing and evaluating sites for data centers, energy infrastructure, industrial development, power generation, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with utilities on power availability, utility interconnection, infrastructure requirements, development timelines, or related power procurement activities.
- Strong understanding of the factors that determine whether a site can support a large-scale data center, including land, power, fiber, zoning, water, environmental constraints, and infrastructure.
- Experience navigating zoning, entitlements, permitting, environmental considerations, and local jurisdictional processes.
- Strong real estate negotiation skills, with the ability to work directly with property owners, brokers, developers, utilities, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate development opportunities based on developable MW, cost per MW, schedule-to-power, land economics, infrastructure requirements, and development risk.
- Strong understanding of power markets and the practical challenges associated with securing significant electrical capacity for new developments.
- Existing relationships with utilities, real estate brokers, landowners, developers, municipalities, or other relevant stakeholders are highly valued.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple potential sites and transactions simultaneously.
- Comfortable operating across strategy and execution, with a high level of ownership and a bias toward action.
- You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the process while executing the work. You don't need a pre-existing playbook; you want to help build one.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build relationships with property owners, utilities, government officials, technical teams, executives, and external partners.
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, engineering, business, or a related field preferred, but relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a specific degree.
- Travel may be required depending on business needs.

## WORK AUTHORIZATION

The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the US prior to joining TransGrid Energy LLC. The Company will not sponsor or offer assistance with the sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

## DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

TransGrid Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future. TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

## About TransGrid Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: TransGrid Energy develops, owns, and operates utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and photovoltaic (PV) projects to advance the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy grid.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Hanwha FutureProof, part of Hanwha Group)
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Renewable Energy Power Generation, Utility-Scale Energy Storage, Solar Energy
- **Target customers**: Utilities, grid operators, and large-scale energy consumers (B2B, Enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To shape sustainable energy solutions for a more resilient grid by investing in and operating assets across the USA that drive the shift toward a more sustainable future.

## Products & Services
- **Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Development, ownership, and operation of large-scale battery storage projects (e.g., Atlas VIII at 279MW/1,116MWh) that provide grid stability, reliability, and clean energy integration.
- **Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Projects**: Development, ownership, and operation of utility-scale solar generation assets (e.g., Silver Peak at 100MW PV).
- **Hybrid BESS/PV Projects**: Combined solar and battery storage facilities that deliver reliable, dispatchable clean energy.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of **$975 million** (as of March 2025), including a $270M round and $705M in debt financing. Portfolio boasts over **8.6 GWh in BESS capacity** and **538 MW in PV capacity** across projects in advanced development or under construction.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Hanwha Group (parent company, a Fortune Global 500 leader), Hanwha FutureProof, Microsoft (partnering on edge data centers and BESS deployment), Prime Group Holdings.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew **+125% year-over-year** (from ~15 to 34 employees). Closed a **$1.2 billion financing** for the Atlas VIII project in January 2026. Multiple projects under construction with target commercial operation dates in 2026 and 2027.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hanwha Group Backing**: As an affiliate of a Fortune Global 500 diversified conglomerate, TransGrid Energy has unparalleled access to capital, industry expertise, and a global network for rapid scaling.
- **Long-Term Ownership Model**: Unlike many developers that flip projects, TransGrid Energy commits to long-term ownership, optimizing each asset for longevity and enduring value.
- **Focus on Late-Stage Development**: Acquires projects nearing Notice to Proceed (NTP), mitigating development risks and accelerating time to revenue.
- **Proven Execution**: A team with over a century of cumulative experience in energy sector innovation, now focused on the U.S. renewable energy transition.

## Strategic Focus
- **Rapid Portfolio Expansion**: Scaling a multi-GW pipeline of BESS and PV projects across the U.S., with a near-term focus on bringing projects under construction (like Atlas VII and Atlas VIII) to commercial operation.
- **Grid Resilience & Reliability**: Prioritizing projects that strengthen grid stability and support the integration of intermittent renewable sources.
- **Strategic Partnerships**: Collaborating with major tech companies (Microsoft) and financial institutions to deploy innovative energy infrastructure solutions, such as co-located edge data centers and battery storage.

## Why Work Here
- **High-Growth Environment**: The company is in a rapid growth phase (+125% YoY headcount), offering significant opportunities for career advancement and impact in a fast-moving industry.
- **Entrepreneurial Culture**: Described as having an "entrepreneurial culture" within a stable, global parent company, combining startup agility with large-company resources.
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees contribute directly to the clean energy transition, working on projects that have a tangible impact on grid sustainability and resilience.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic life and disability coverage; generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; and a **401(k) with company match** (full vesting of both contributions and match).
- **DEI Commitment**: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are stated core values, with initiatives to foster a respectful, collaborative, and innovative workplace.
- **Work Policy**: Roles are listed as a mix of On-Site, Hybrid, and Remote, offering flexibility depending on the position.

## Sources
1. [transgridenergy.com](https://transgridenergy.com/)
2. [transgridenergy.com/careers](https://transgridenergy.com/careers/)
3. [transgridenergy.com/about-us](https://transgridenergy.com/about-us/)
4. [transgridenergy.com/our-projects](https://transgridenergy.com/our-projects/)
5. [linkedin.com/company/transgridenergy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transgridenergy)

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