Analyst/ Power Planning

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Energy Department The Energy Department is dedicated to managing and optimizing the energy resources required to power our data centers while promoting sustainability and efficiency. The Energy department plays a critical role in ensuring our power solutions are cost-effective for our tenants, support speed to market, have sufficient scale to meet growing AI load, and resilient to energy market fluctuations. The team focuses on energy procurement from utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), energy marketers, and renewable energy technology providers. Position Overview Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Analyst, Power Planning to support the forecasting, planning, and execution of power delivery for data center campuses across North America. This role sits within the Energy & Infrastructure organization and plays a critical role in developing power forecast models, tracking actual versus forecasted MW, integrating energization schedules, and analyzing energy market, infrastructure, and sustainability considerations. The Analyst, Power Planning combines quantitative analysis, market and regulatory awareness, and strong modeling skills to ensure data centers are energized on time, operate efficiently, and align with customer demand ramps, PUE assumptions, and long-term infrastructure strategies. The role requires close collaboration with development, interconnection, energy procurement, and operations teams. Essential Job Functions Power Forecasting & Planning • Build, maintain, and continuously refine power forecast models using Excel and Power BI, supporting short-, medium-, and long-term planning. • Track actual versus forecasted MW consumption across data center campuses in North America and analyze variances. • Model power ramps, customer usage curves, and PUE assumptions to support capacity, operational, and financial planning. • Maintain the master schedule of energization dates across all campuses, ensuring alignment with development milestones and delivery timelines. • Work with interconnection scheduling and development teams to integrate utility interconnection schedules with power-on dates and load ramps. Quantitative Analysis & Modeling • Validate, troubleshoot, and refine analytical models with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Apply analytical modeling techniques to support risk management, resource planning, infrastructure investment decisions, and asset valuation. • Support scenario and sensitivity analysis related to load growth, customer behavior, efficiency metrics, and market conditions. Market & Infrastructure Analysis • Research, understand, and present power and energy market forecasts, including the assumptions driving projections. • Provide technical and market-based justification for forecasts and planning recommendations. • Analyze infrastructure investment opportunities, including utility power, generation, and renewable energy projects. • Stay current on energy market dynamics, interconnection processes, and relevant regulatory environments. Data Synthesis & Reporting • Synthesize complex datasets into clear, concise dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations. • Communicate modeling approaches, assumptions, and results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Ensure data integrity and consistency across forecasting models, schedules, and reporting tools. Project Ownership & Collaboration • Take ownership of assigned projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high analytical and quality standards. • Work independently on routine and moderately complex tasks, seeking guidance for more complex or ambiguous issues. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Energy, Infrastructure, Development, Interconnection, and Operations teams. • Review and support the work of lower-level analysts or professionals, as applicable. • Handle additional duties as assigned by management. Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering, economics, finance, energy systems, or data analytics; a Master’s degree is preferred. • 3–5 years of experience in energy, power planning, infrastructure analysis, or related roles within a utility, consulting firm, developer, government, or non-profit organization. • Experience supporting data centers, large-scale infrastructure, or real estate projects is preferred. • Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. • Understanding of power systems concepts, includ

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