Role Overview. The Project Developer helps lead the Company’s origination and development of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for moving projects from initial opportunity identification through early-stage development and toward notice to proceed readiness, while leading development activities in various states, including utility engagement, permitting, landowner outreach, gas pipeline and transmission development, and expansion of project opportunities across the state.

The Developer combines expertise in power markets, transmission systems, land development, permitting, and stakeholder engagement with the ability to identify, evaluate, and advance high-value opportunities in competitive markets.

Key Responsibilities

, IRPs, transmission expansion plans, interconnection queues, congestion studies) to validate project viability Develop and execute market entry, siting, and expansion strategies across multiple regions, with a strong emphasis on growing project opportunities and market presence. , co-located data centers, hybrid plants) Evaluate project economics including LCOE, capacity value, and transmission costs Stakeholder Community Engagement Develop and maintain professional relationships with landowners, mineral owners, and other local stakeholders. Support negotiations and communications in a manner that advances project objectives and fosters constructive stakeholder engagement.

Serve as a primary point of contact with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulators, landowners, authorities having jurisdiction, and permitting agencies. Support negotiations with key counterparties, including: Utilities and transmission providers Large energy users (including data center customers) Joint venture or capital partners Pipeline Management Maintain development budgets, schedules, and risk registers. Track project milestones and advance projects toward notice to proceed readiness.

Provide regular updates and reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

Experience 5–10+ years of experience in energy or infrastructure project development Proven track record advancing projects through early- to mid-stage development Experience in any of the following: Utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS Natural gas generation (CCGT, peaker, or CHP) Data center or large-load infrastructure development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with co-located generation and large load (e.g., data centers) Familiarity with hybrid project configurations (solar + storage, gas + storage, etc.) Background in transmission-driven development strategy Existing relationships with utilities, ISOs, and key stakeholders in target markets Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, JD) is a plus