Utility Relations Consultant – Large Load Development – North Dakota

About the role

Alpha Digital One is a private developer of large-load commercial and industrial projects. We are looking for a consultant with electric utility or cooperative experience to support early-stage site research and utility outreach in North Dakota.

What you will do

• Research electric service territories and infrastructure in North Dakota.
• Contact cooperatives and utilities to understand their process for serving new large loads.
• Use your industry knowledge to identify the right contacts and open conversations.
• Provide short weekly written updates.

Who we are looking for

• Experience with a North Dakota electric utility or cooperative — for example a distribution cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative such as Basin Electric or Minnkota Power, or an investor-owned utility such as Montana-Dakota Utilities, Otter Tail Power, or Xcel Energy.
• Background in engineering, system planning, staking, key accounts, member services, or economic development.
• Strong local industry relationships.
• Self-directed, clear communicator.
• Former and retired utility professionals are welcome.

Earning potential with completed projects: $150,000–$300,000+ per year. Bonuses are tied to completed projects and are not guaranteed; without a completed project, earnings are the hourly base only.

Please note

• This is an independent contractor engagement. You set your own schedule and methods.
• This role is not open to current employees of an electric utility or cooperative.
• Further project details are shared after an initial conversation and a confidentiality agreement.

To apply, please answer:

• Which utility or cooperative did you work for, in what role, and during which years?
• How many hours per week can you commit?

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote