Director Power Generation Development

WattBridge is accelerating the global energy transition by enabling the integration of highly efficient, reduced-carbon dispatchable power generation assets on the national energy grid. With permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina, we operate a world-class headquarters in Sedalia, Missouri, featuring over 900,000 sq. ft. of facilities, including the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot in North America and a hydrogen-ready string-test facility.

About the role

WattBridge is seeking a Director of Power Generation Development to lead all development efforts for our full power delivery platform focused on Data Center Campus style development. The primary focus of this role is leading large-scale natural gas generation development with co-located data center projects and microgrid solutions. As a key member of WattBridge’s management team, you will report directly to the Vice President of Development and work alongside senior leaders to advance development of the existing project portfolio as well as new prospects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities of large-scale natural gas power block developments and co-located data center projects with microgrid solutions from feasibility to the start of construction
• Collaborate effectively with the Development, Origination, EPC, Technical Solutions, Finance, and Regulatory teams
• Engage with staff and third-party consultants to coordinate environmental, permitting, transmission interconnection, land acquisition, and design activities
• Work with regulatory, government affairs, permitting authorities, and environmental assessment solutions
• Ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget
• Select, manage, and direct third-party consultants, review their work product, and deliver cost-effective development solutions
• Support and lead bank, investor, and off-taker due diligence to close on lender financing, equity capital, and off-take agreements
• Build pro formas in cooperation with internal modeling expertise to screen and develop projects to financeable maturity
• Develop project development spend budgets and manage to the most cost-effective outcome
• Interface with lenders and investors on raising capital around the WattBridge platform
• Develop market CIM/presentation material to support lender, off-taker, and investor outreach
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to provide information throughout the development process
• Evaluate viability of early-stage and acquisition projects
• Obtain local project permits and tax agreements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in engineering, environmental science, business administration, or economics preferred
• At least ten (10) years of work experience at a leading IPP, utility, renewable, or data center developer with significant experience in project development
• Proven record of accomplishment in power or data center development, ending in financial close and commercial operation
• Proven experience leading and managing multi-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve potential project flaws and prioritize critical path tasks
• Thorough understanding of land easements/leases and title curative requirements
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial office environment
• Working knowledge of technical development disciplines, including interconnection, gas transport/supply arrangements, resource assessment, power generation, operations, and GIS
• Track record of successfully working with public officials to obtain development permits, tax abatements, etc.
• Demonstrated technical, economic, and commercial evaluation in supporting decision making
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment; the company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at minimal cost to the employee
• Life and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401K plan

Reports to: Vice President of Business Development
Work Location: Remote, United States