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Project Director – Power, Project Execution
Power Innovation. Lead development and execution of complex power generation infrastructure, including utility-scale cogeneration, behind-the-meter generation, battery energy storage, substations, switchyards, and generation-tie transmission .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading utility-scale power generation projects, including cogeneration and battery energy storage, while ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. Proficient in project management, financial analysis, and team leadership to drive successful project execution and stakeholder engagement.
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Utility-Scale Power GenerationProject ManagementFinancial Feasibility AnalysisMicrosoft ProjectDOT Design Standards
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Hard Skills
Project SchedulingResource PlanningAnalytical SkillsCost ControlEngineering DesignTechnical DocumentationRisk AssessmentContract NegotiationInterconnection ManagementStakeholder Engagement
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsPrimaveraOracle Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
PE LicensePMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Power GenerationUtilitiesEnergyOil and GasCogenrationBattery Energy StorageRegulatory ComplianceProject ControlsCommercial DevelopmentConstruction Readiness
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesOraclePMPRTOS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead development and execution of complex power generation infrastructure, including utility-scale cogeneration, behind-the-meter generation, battery energy storage, substations, switchyards, and generation-tie transmission
- Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, project managers, and technical specialists
- Lead utility-scale power generation projects from early development through construction readiness, execution, commissioning, and commercial operation
- Manage project and transaction processes to ensure timely completion and competitive results
- Coordinate financial feasibility analyses, engineering and design, legal review, permitting, and financial negotiations
- Develop and oversee multi-year departmental budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and schedule controls
- Oversee technical project documentation and ensure alignment with business goals and engineering standards
- Lead site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel supply, water supply, and local stakeholder engagement
- Coordinate due diligence and project analysis with internal groups
- Liaise with internal and external specialists on procurement, contracting, permitting, and interconnection
- Construct contractual arrangements and negotiate agreements with consultants and subcontractors
- Support tolling agreements, power purchase agreements, and capacity sales
- Evaluate technical alternatives, project risks, and analyses to support decision-making
- Communicate milestones, risks, strategic updates, investment recommendations, and risk assessments to senior leadership
- Implement scalable processes, tools, and procedures to improve project execution and team efficiency
- Foster partnerships with contractors, suppliers, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulatory agencies, communities, and customers
- Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
- Minimum of 7 or more years in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations, and/or project management within the power generation, utilities, energy, oil and gas, or related industry
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
- Proficiency in project scheduling and resource planning using Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Oracle Applications
- Advanced analytical skills for forecasting project volumes, assessing performance metrics, and supporting data-driven decision-making
- Strong grasp of DOT design standards
- Experience leading complex engineering programs and providing strategic oversight to multidisciplinary teams
- May be required to travel up to 25%
- Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering or related field
- Preferred: PE license and/or PMP certification
Benefits
Comp & perks- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent)
- Fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources
- Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups
- Wellness support
- Paid volunteer time
- Company matching for causes