Director, Thermal Development

Director, Thermal Development

Copia is seeking a Director of Thermal Development to lead Copia's development efforts related to the development of thermal power generation facilities. Seeking candidates with 7+ years of experience in the energy space with exposure to the development process, including permitting, real estate, engineering, procurement, interconnection and legal through construction commencement. This role requires a versatile individual who possesses exceptional decision-making, communication, and influencing skills as well as the ability to collaborate well in a fast-paced, people-first company. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting large portfolio projects through the full project cycle from greenfield inception, to financing, and through construction. The Director of Thermal Development will report directly to the Chief Development Officer, Power, working closely with Copia's Development, Engineering, Commercial, Legal, and Finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.

Key responsibilities include : acting as the lead subject matter expert to develop early and late-stage thermal energy projects, manage projects into the construction phase, and support the project through commissioning and project financing for handover to asset management and operations; managing the development of a portfolio of projects : budgeting and finances, project timing and planning, risks assessment, and defining portfolio priorities based on development metrics and offtake potential; managing third-party consultants and experts in support of the development of portfolio projects; coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection and legal through construction commencement; facilitating project discretionary permitting; collaborating with an internal team and external consultants to site siting constraints, project design, technology options, resource assessments, and procurement strategies; and supporting the negotiation of critical project agreements including equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements. Managing and conducting due diligence on individual or portfolio acquisitions, where they will work closely with the business development and M&A team to assess project risk and opportunity, complete project valuations, and make recommendations on transaction, structuring, and acquisition of assets.

What we look for : ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence; highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic; proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization; demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors; and resourcefulness and polite persistence.

Minimum qualifications include : 7+ years professional experience in the energy industry; bachelor's degree preferred; proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel; experience with project management software; ability to work in the Dana Point, Salt Lake City, or Lake Oswego office a minimum of 3 days per week; ability to travel up to 30%; and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.