Director Development

Position Specific Description

As the Director, Development you are responsible for originating and advancing electric transmission infrastructure opportunities across the Northeast U.S. (NYISO, ISO-NE, PJM) and Canada with a particular focus on New England.

• Develops and executes regional transmission development strategy for New England (ISO-NE) market and supports adjacent markets similarly.
• Identifies, evaluates, and advances new transmission project opportunities, including competitive solicitations and bilateral developments.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, policymakers, and potential development partners.
• Represents the company at industry conferences, working groups, and regulatory forums to enhance market visibility and influence outcomes.
• Maintains awareness of market, policy and regulatory developments (RTO, Commission, State/Local authorities, etc.) and incorporates insights into development strategy.
• Leads early-stage project activities, including project concepts, site identification, routing considerations, partnership structuring, and initial commercial frameworks.
• Collaborates with internal cross-functional teams (engineering, development, regulatory, finance, legal) to position projects for successful advancement.
• Supports competitive proposal development.
• Provides appropriate updates and strategic recommendations to senior management on project pipeline, risks and opportunities.

Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for leading and coordinating key functions of a project such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review and financial negotiations. The position plays a key role in building strategic relationships and executing major contracts necessary to support the Company’s generating business growth initiatives. This role reviews and oversees the development of key project agreements. This role is responsible for all aspects of the business deal and will be involved in the closure of multiple projects.

• Translates company financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners.
• Assembles and leads internal cross functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes.
• Provides overall leadership and drive key decisions during negotiations.
• Delivers on contracting objectives and proforma requirements.
• Delivers contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success.
• Manages the contracting budget and schedule for assigned projects.
• Provides periodic updates to and interact with senior management.

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 10+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Business Administration
• Master's - Business Administration

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Equal Pay

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Equal Opportunity

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Relocation

NextEra Energy provides relocation assistance to eligible employees relocating to Boston, MA or New England.