Director of Development
Location: Chicago / San Diego
Salary: $220,000 - $240,000 + bonus
Piper Maddox are exclusively partnered with one of the fastest growing independent power producer's in the US. This organization have a diverse portfolio of both thermal and renewable assets making they a industry leader during a time where power demand is at an all time high.
This role will sit in their New Technology Power Generation group to lead, development, and optimization of next-generation power generation systems. This is cutting edge technology that is designed to provide power at scale and speed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of utility-scale power generation systems, including design, permitting, interconnection, and construction execution
- Manage joint venture partner relationships for hybrid facility development
- Support financing and commercialization efforts, including technical diligence, investor data rooms, and contract negotiations
- Partner with commercial teams on PPA negotiations
- Perform economic modeling (CapEx, OpEx, ROI, lifecycle costs)
- Coordinate site assessments, permitting, and regulatory/utility interconnection approvals
Requirements
- 7+ years in utility-scale power generation installation/construction/commissioning, including 3+ years with advanced generation technologies (fuel cells, linear generators, or combustion turbines)
- Strong knowledge of thermal generation, power electronics, grid interconnection, and balance-of-plant systems
- Experience managing permitting/interconnection processes and large-scale subcontractors
- Familiarity with industry codes (NEC, NFPA, ASME)
- Ideally overseen the development of utility scale power projects (thermal or BESS) across the US.
Director of Development in Chicago at Piper Maddox
This position is listed as contract and hybrid. It was posted 4 days ago.