Project Director Development - RNG

Project Director Development - RNG

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation's leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today. Lead the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects from initial feasibility through commercial operation, managing complex multi-stakeholder agreements and ensuring successful project delivery within NextEra Energy's clean energy portfolio. This role will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end RNG project development including site assessment, feasibility studies, permitting, interconnection, and providing support through engineering, construction, and commercial operation planning.

The Director will collaborate with internal stakeholders consisting of origination, environmental, engineering and construction, project valuation, legal, operations, and business management to ensure that projects are appropriately and sufficiently derisked prior to seeking management approval. The ideal candidate will have expertise in negotiating and structuring complex RNG supply agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and landfill gas rights contracts, along with strong leadership and communication skills to work closely with external stakeholders throughout the development process. The candidate will secure all necessary governmental authorizations, permits, and approvals for facility construction and operation.

Build and maintain relationships with landfill operators, utilities, pipeline operators, and regulatory agencies.

Lead negotiations with local distribution pipeline operators and electric utilities for interconnection agreements.

Coordinate with legal teams on contract terms, obligations, and dispute resolution.

Prepare project approval packages and present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership and other senior-level stakeholders.

Collaborate with engineering teams on facility design including gas collection, processing, and interconnection systems.

3+ years of experience in development of RNG projects, or renewable fuels project development.

7+ years of experience in the energy sector.

Proven experience in deploying and scaling new technologies or executing on $100MM+ energy infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of carbon credit markets and environmental attribute trading.

Previous experience with landfill operations and waste-to-energy projects.

Deep understanding of RNG production processes, landfill gas collection, and natural gas pipeline interconnections.

Knowledge of environmental regulations affecting landfill operations and gas processing facilities.

Familiarity with power generation equipment conversion and electrical interconnection requirements.

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline and Master's Degree in Business Administration.

Location : Based in Juno Beach with travel requirements up to 50%.

This role offers the opportunity to drive NextEra Energy's leadership in the growing RNG sector while contributing to our clean energy transition goals.

Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new or enhanced generation projects. This job is responsible for resource allocation, schedules, cost and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost effective and competitive manner. This position manages all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed on time and within budgetary constraints.

Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive results.

Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering / design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations.

Coordinates due diligence activities with other internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects.

Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting and interconnection.

Constructs contractual arrangements for project development.

Negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors.

Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.

Fosters external relationships with customers, third parties and members of the community.

Identifies opportunities and negotiates power sales contracts.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School Grad / GED or Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience.

Experience : 7+ years.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.