# Powered Land Acquisition

**Company:** [Fluidstack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fluidstack)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $175k – $235k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Data Center Infrastructure, High-Voltage Transmission, Power Procurement, Zoning Regulations, Land-Use Permitting, Real Estate Negotiation, Site Selection, Environmental Reviews, Utility Coordination, Capacity Planning
**Posted:** 2026-05-11

> Leads identification, evaluation, and acquisition of powered land parcels for hyperscale data centers, coordinates power infrastructure and entitlements, and negotiates complex transactions. Requires 5-10+ years in industrial real estate or energy projects, data center knowledge, and bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- **Site Sourcing & Assessment**: Identify large industrial or raw land parcels (100+ acres) capable of supporting hyperscale campuses, with proximity to fiber and high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Evaluate utility and behind-the-meter power solutions at 200MW+ scale.

- **Power Procurement**: Coordinate with utility providers to secure substation capacity, transmission access, and power agreements, including \"powered land\" structures.

- **Entitlements & Zoning**: Lead due diligence on zoning, rezoning, land-use permitting, environmental reviews, and water usage agreements.

- **Negotiation & Closing**: Lead commercial negotiations for purchase agreements, land options, and long-term land leases. Maintain relationships with brokers, landowners, and developers.

- **Government & Community Relations**: Engage officials for development agreements, economic incentives, and community support.

- **Internal Collaboration**: Partner with DC Design, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Legal teams.

- **Capacity Planning**: Own forecasting and capacity tracking to match land availability with customer demand.

## Requirements

- 5–10+ years of experience in commercial or industrial real estate acquisition, site selection, or energy infrastructure projects, focused on data centers or large-scale industrial development.
- Deep understanding of data center infrastructure, high-voltage electricity systems, zoning, permitting, and land-use regulations.
- Proven track record of closing complex, high-stakes land transactions at scale.
- Strategic thinker able to anticipate market trends and manage land banking strategies.
- Strong relationship management skills across stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Willingness to travel 20%+.

## Compensation

- Salary range: $175,000 - $235,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
- Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy.

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