About the role
We are seeking energy leaders, infrastructure operators, construction executives and robotics specialists who can help new technologies reach real projects and operating environments. This advisory specialty connects founders with developers, utilities, infrastructure owners, contractors and equipment partners. It combines sector insight, customer access and practical guidance on deployment, rather than expecting one advisor to cover every type of energy or infrastructure project.
How you can contribute
- Advise on energy and infrastructure markets, customer priorities, project development and emerging technology trends.
- Help founders understand site requirements, procurement, field operations and the practical constraints on deploying new systems.
- Introduce relevant solar and energy developers, utilities, construction contractors, infrastructure owners and equipment partners.
- Support suitable pilot projects and commercial partnerships for technologies used in construction, energy and infrastructure operations.
- Connect robotics founders with potential customers and partners who can provide informed feedback on field use and adoption.
- Contribute experience with data-center development, power requirements or related infrastructure where relevant to the opportunity.
- Help identify sector-aligned investors and strategic corporate relationships through Graphora’s agreed process, working with other advisory specialties when needed.
Relevant professional experience
- Significant experience in energy systems, infrastructure development, construction, field robotics or related industrial operations.
- A record of leadership as an executive, developer, founder, operator, advisor or investor.
- Practical knowledge of how projects are developed and how customers procure and deploy equipment or technology.
- Relevant decision-maker relationships and examples of project, partnership or customer-adoption outcomes.
- Specialized experience in one operating environment is valuable; applicants do not need expertise across all energy and infrastructure sectors.
The relationships you bring
Customers and project sponsors
Energy and solar developers, utilities, infrastructure owners, construction contractors and data-center developers.
Deployment partners
Equipment providers, field operators, engineering teams, robotics specialists and construction or infrastructure partners.
Strategic capital
Energy, infrastructure and industrial-technology investors, alongside corporate partners with relevant operating experience.
Engagement and compensation
Advisory engagements start at 2–4 hours per month and may increase to 40 hours per month for advisory and board engagements, depending on the agreed scope. Work is primarily remote, with any local meetings or hybrid participation agreed separately. The city identifies the professional market you can support; it does not imply a Graphora office or a fixed in-person schedule.
Compensation varies by role and engagement. Venture scouting, capital formation support, portfolio-company advisory, board and operational engagements have different arrangements. Depending on the separately agreed engagement, compensation may include cash, carried-interest or equity participation; no universal hourly rate, award or participation amount is promised by this listing. Scope, compensation, any vesting and other terms are agreed in writing before the engagement begins.
Explore your local market
The specialty is offered across 23 cities. Select the market that fits your professional network in the interactive catalogue.
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Applying with Graphora
Create or sign in to your free Graphora membership and use your saved professional profile to apply for the selected specialty and city. Your résumé and LinkedIn information help the team understand your experience; you do not need to repeat your full professional history. The investment-background questions are self-attestations, not independent accreditation verification. Graphora reviews applications and discusses suitable responsibilities and engagement terms with selected applicants.
No investment, paid subscription or purchase is required for advisory consideration. This is an Advisory Board Member opportunity, not a fiduciary Board of Directors appointment or a full-time employee position. Professional contribution and role needs guide selection; applying does not guarantee an appointment. Graphora welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds.