Director of EGS Business Development - North America

Position Summary

Ormat Technologies is pioneering the next frontier of the clean energy transition through Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). We are seeking a world-class, entrepreneurial executive for the role of Director of Enhanced Geothermal Business Development.

This high-impact leadership position is responsible for driving Ormat’s market‑making commercial expansion across North America. Operating as a strategic bridge across the entire Ormat organization, this Director will work cross‑functionally to influence regulatory pathways, leverage powerful cross‑industry synergies, and architect complex, institutional‑scale infrastructure deals valued at $5B+. This role reports directly to the VP of Business Development and is pivotal in establishing Ormat as the undisputed global leader in next‑generation baseload renewable energy.

Essential Functions

• Cross‑Organizational Integration & Regulatory Influence
• Work seamlessly across Ormat’s business units—including legal, engineering, exploration, and operations—to align corporate capabilities with massive market opportunities.
• Drive strategy and collaborate with the VP of Business Development to actively influence industry standards, regulatory pathways, and the utilization of federal and state incentives.
• Origination and Commercial Structuring
• Originate, structure, and execute complex, large‑scale capital Power Purchase Agreements and Joint Venture opportunities from initial concept through to final contract signature.
• Oversee sophisticated project finance structures, joint venture frameworks, asset risk allocation models, and long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) tailored for multi‑billion‑dollar energy assets.
• Act as the primary commercial owner during high‑stakes negotiations, partnering effectively with legal teams to secure optimal risk mitigation and corporate outcomes.
• Relationship & Pipeline Development
• Identify, qualify, and engage with institutional energy developers, major utilities, clean tech innovators, and strategic enterprise partners to build a multi‑billion‑dollar project pipeline.
• Serve as a primary contact capable of building absolute trust and maintaining long‑cycle, C‑level relationships with stakeholders.
• Industry Integration
• Leverage connections in the Oil & Gas, Land, and Water sectors to unlock immense cross‑industry synergies.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferable with industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in business development and project development. Proven success in launching new technologies or opening new energy markets.
• Strong roots and professional networks within renewable power or oil & gas sectors are essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the rare ability to translate highly technical, novel engineering concepts into clear, value‑driven business cases.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and proven negotiation skills; ability to partner effectively with legal while owning commercial outcomes.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 40%.

Physical Requirements

• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.