[Hiring] Head of Power & Infrastructure Development @Fortitude Mining, LLC

Role Description

The Head of Power & Infrastructure will own how Fortitude secures, structures, and develops power-backed sites. You will find the land, negotiate with utilities and landowners, and lead acquisitions from first conversation through close. In a dual function, you will also lead the day-to-day power strategy. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows power markets well and is equally comfortable at a county meeting, in a utility negotiation, or at a substation fence line.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Site Origination & Acquisition
  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of power-advantaged sites, with a focus on land adjacent to existing infrastructure, including substations and/or transmission.
  • Work directly with landowners to source and negotiate purchases of land and existing facilities.
  • Run site diligence, including interconnection capacity, load availability, zoning, title, environmental, and permitting.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of acquisition of existing mining sites and greenfield opportunities across target markets.
• Utility & Power Deal Structuring
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local utilities, public power districts, co-ops, and municipal providers.
  • Structure and negotiate power supply agreements, purchase power agreements, facilities extension agreements, interconnection arrangements, and service terms.
  • Evaluate power pricing, load curtailment and demand response opportunities, and market exposure across regions.
  • Track regulatory, tariff, and market developments in ERCOT, MISO, NPPD, SPP, and other target markets.
• Infrastructure Development
  • Oversee greenfield development from site control through energization, coordinating engineers, contractors, and utility partners.
  • Manage development budgets, timelines, and capital deployment for new sites.
  • Partner with operations to optimize the cost, reliability, and uptime of owned sites.
• Community & Stakeholder Relationships
  • Build lasting relationships with local officials, economic development groups, landowners, and community leaders.
  • Serve as Fortitude’s face in the communities where we operate, with a reputation for transparency and follow-through.
• Leadership & Strategy
  • Work with the Executive Leadership Team (“ELT”) to define site and power strategy.
  • Build a culture of trust and open communication between the people in the executive team and the people on the site floor.
  • Total self-starter with a player/coach mentality. Build and lead a development team as the company grows.
  • Support investor and capital-markets conversations on the power portfolio and development pipeline if required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in power markets, utility relations, energy development, or infrastructure development.
• Deep knowledge of Midwest power markets, with direct experience working with NPPD, SPP, or comparable public power entities.
• Experience in ERCOT is a strong plus.
• Track record of structuring and closing deals with utilities, such as power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, or large-load service arrangements.
• Experience acquiring land or real assets, ideally near substations or other grid infrastructure.
• Proven ability to build trust with landowners, local officials, and rural communities.
• Experience leading projects from origination through energization.
• Familiarity with large-load, data center, or crypto mining development is a plus.
• Experience in digital asset mining or high-density compute infrastructure is a plus.
• Strong understanding of rate structures and modeling power agreements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil), Energy, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA, JD, or a master’s in a related discipline is a plus but not required.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in power and infrastructure development will be considered in place of formal education.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You know the Midwest and Texas power landscape and the people in it.
• You’re a natural relationship builder who is trusted by utilities, landowners, and communities alike.
• You’re entrepreneurial and comfortable moving fast in a young, growing company.
• You can read a one-line diagram and a power purchase agreement with equal confidence.
• You adjust your communication style naturally depending on who’s in the room, without losing your authenticity.
• You set the tone for the culture by treating everyone with respect and recognizing the skill behind every role.
• You’re willing to travel regularly and spend time on site.

Work Environment

Fortitude operates as a lean, fast-moving team, and this role is no exception, there is real ownership from day one. This role requires regular travel across multiple states, approximately 50-75% of the time.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is competitive and will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity, plus a target annual bonus and eligibility for an equity grant. Fortitude also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• The chance to work in a fast-paced and fun start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.
• Competitive base salary, quarterly performance-based incentive program eligibility.
• Flexible time off - work with your manager to take time off when you need it.
• Professional development budget with flexibility for personal and professional growth.
• Outstanding health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents.
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage.
• 401K plan with company contribution.
• Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care.
• Paid parental leave.