Director, Development

NRG Energy, Inc.

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Business Administration, Business Development, Career Development, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Incentive Programs, Investment Analysis, Keyboards, Land Development, Land Use, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Physical Demands, Power Generation, Power Plant, Professional Engineer, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Risk Management, Set Goals, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Use Tax, Wholesale Industry, Willing to Travel, Work From Home

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Job Summary:

Direct and manage multiple new utility-scale gas fired power generation development projects from inception through commercial operation. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of project development including land acquisition, concept design, fuel supply, electrical interconnection, environmental permitting, financing and community engagement. This role requires a strong understanding of energy infrastructure, competitive power markets and regulatory requirements. Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this position.

In addition to competitive base pay, this position is eligible for project completion bonuses, as well as annual and long-term incentive plans

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Conceive and originate independent power plant development opportunities in response to unprecedented load growth primarily due to large new data centers. Specifically, NRG is looking to deploy capital through grid-scale gas fired generation, energy storage and other power supply technology projects in support of our industry-leading wholesale supply portfolio.

+ Serve as the team leader and manage all aspects of the day-to-day development process to ensure timely completion, as well as cost effective and competitive results

+ Coordinate key functions such as internal investment analyses, engineering/design, capital and operating cost estimates, project contract structuring, permitting activities and financial negotiations to create compelling supply proposals for new retail customers.

+ Proactively identify and manage project risks as they arise before they evolve into material threats to project integrity or commercial viability.

+ Monitor and report regularly on project progress to VP Business Development and NRG senior/executive management.

Minimum Requirements:

+ B.S. in Business or Engineering

+ 8 years minimum relevant experience required in engineering, construction, financing and operations of electric generation facilities with at least 3 years in a project development role.

+ Knowledge of energy markets (ERCOT and PJM preferred) and energy-intensive C&I verticals

+ Fundamental technical understanding of current-day gas turbine combined cycle technologies, electrical interconnections, fuel supply arrangements, regulatory requirements and environmental, land use, tax and other factors influencing project feasibility

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Finance degree preferred.

+ Proforma financial modeling and analysis experience preferred.

+ Masters of Business Administration and/or Professional Engineer’s license is a plus

Working Conditions:

+ Open office environment; ability to work remotely, in the field or at existing generating plants.

+ Time worked outside of normal hours may be required as business needs dictate.

+ Travel time up to 25% may be required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Demonstrated project management, leadership, influence, and communication skills

+ Ability to work effectively with others – respecting their abilities and concerns of diverse cross-functional teams.

+ Ability to thrive in an environment of uncertainty inherent in project development

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to work in office, plant and field environments.

+ Ability to use keyboard and computer at long intervals.

+ Ability to walk around construction and plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, and walking.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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About the Company

NRG Energy, Inc.

In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit nrgenergy.com.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Energy and Utilities

FOUNDED

1989

WEBSITE

http://www.nrgenergy.com