Director, Utility Development

Position Overview

The candidate will have experience and practical expertise in the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Own long-term execution of power development strategy in assigned state markets, including all infrastructure and supply solutions required to deliver Tract's powered land product
• Lead engagement with electric utilities to develop and deliver HV and MV electrical infrastructure (transmission, substation, and distribution) for large-scale data center campuses
• Manage interconnection processes, utility studies, engineering coordination, and regulatory engagement at the state level
• Oversee siting and construction coordination of transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure across extensive campus developments; typical energy usage increases in 300 MW - 1,000 MW increments across multiple properties in a development area
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of multi-million-dollar capital infrastructure projects across multiple concurrent sites
• Cook up with Tract's Land Strategy, Engineering, Environmental, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure projects advance through milestones and support timely land transactions
• Establish KPIs and regularly report project status to VP and senior management; escalate issues proactively for resolution
• Support Fleet and end-user engagement during project turnover, including energy supply agreement coordination and customer substation oversight
• Maintain continuity of utility engagement and project execution to ensure institutional resilience in assigned markets
• Recommend regulatory enhancements and policy positions to enable Tract's emerging business model
• Contribute to the development of standardized processes, reporting tools, and path-to-power documentation that support portfolio-wide operational maturity

Basic Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• BA or BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Power Engineering; Economics; Energy Management; Business; or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of experience delivering technical infrastructure and utility contracting, with demonstrated leadership in a regulated electric utility, independent power producer, EPC firm, or large-load energy development environment

Required Experience

• Track record of successfully working with electrical utilities to develop, plan, and deliver HV and MV electrical infrastructure (69 kV and above)
• Management of multiple utilities, engineers, and contractors to deliver electrical infrastructure (greater than 50 MW) to projects
• Demonstrated success managing scope, schedule, and budget of multi-million-dollar capital expenditure (capex) projects
• Experience developing relationships across the full range of stakeholder organizations: utilities, regulators, engineering firms, economic development agencies, and community leaders
• Ability to translate technical engineering concepts and project status into actionable insights for executives, potential investors, and/or Board members

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, Public Policy, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation
• Deep influence and competence in at least one of Tract's primary markets: TX, VA, NV, IL, MN, AZ, AL
• Experience with ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or other RTO/ISO interconnection processes and regulatory frameworks
• Economic analysis, engineering, or operational familiarity with battery storage, fuel cell, microgrid, or similar energy technologies
• Transmission planning experience, including technical aspects of power flow models
• Substation engineering or high voltage project management experience
• Demonstrated understanding of electric utility development in both regulated and deregulated markets across investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities
• Demonstrated success writing and delivering due diligence reports for future substation and/or transmission projects
• Experience in data center development, hyperscale infrastructure, or large industrial load service
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to present to high-level executives, utility leadership, regulators, and Board members

Interpersonal / Soft Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to discuss technical engineering details with engineering team members, contractors, utility service providers, renewable energy providers, and customers
• Ability to pivot from technical engineering details to presenting and discussing concepts and ideas with high-level executives, potential investors, or Board members
• Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced work environment
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and delivering high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and meeting multiple deadlines

Travel Expectations

• Regular travel to corporate office (Denver, CO) as well as to project sites and to meet with local authorities, utility executives, regulators, and engineering partners in support of projects
• Travel demands will fluctuate with project requirements

Annual Compensation Range

$175,000 to 190,000 base salary + discretionary bonus

Location

• Denver, CO (Headquarters)
• Alexandria, VA
• Project-proximate location

Tract Employment

Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.