Director of Development (Chicago)

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.