Manager, East Development (Texas)
United States
Development – Development /
Full-time, remote /
Remote
Company Overview
Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2016, the privately held clean energy company develops and owns some of the world’s largest clean energy resources serving customers in retail and wholesale energy markets across North America. The company is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy to enable the deep decarbonization of our economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are staffing key positions.
About This Position
Reporting to the Director, East Development, the Manager, East Development will be responsible for leading project teams, managing green hydrogen investment cases, evaluating market expansion opportunities, managing counterparty relations, and contract negotiations. This position requires close collaboration with subject matter experts across all aspects of project development and is a unique opportunity to drive the commercial strategy of green hydrogen projects at scale.
Overview of Department
East Development team is currently around 14 people with specialist, manager, director levels, rolling into the Vice President of East Development. Team works primarily in the ERCOT market, on a variety of technologies, including PV, BESS, Wind, and H2. The scope of the team covers full cycle development from early stage strategy through to start of construction, with a primary focus on project management to maintain schedule, budget, and economic value of the project. Team coordinates closely with all major SME departments on a daily basis.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead development team engagement on green hydrogen pricing, investment theses, and offtake relationships, coordinating with Origination and Trading and Business Development teams
- Complete financial modeling and analysis necessary to advise key transactions as well as evaluate and frame project development risks and opportunities
- Support all project level reporting and key decision making presentations for the executive team
- Manage and own the project development work streams for wind, solar, and green hydrogen projects in the ERCOT market through the leadership of an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts
- Maintain ownership of project budgets, schedules, and reports
- Coordinate, and maintain the interconnection study process and relationships, along with analyses for transmission service availability, basis, and curtailment.
- Lead counterparty relationships and contract negotiations with transmission utilities, tax consultants, land agents, and real estate attorneys
- Support the creation and improvement of development and project management tools, processes, and standard operating procedures while managing all reporting of the regional development team
- Structure and prepare analysis and materials for senior management and capital deployment committees
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of renewable project development, project finance, or acquisition experience
- Financial modeling expertise using Microsoft Excel or other modeling programs
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills
- Master’s degree is valued
- Experience in finance, power marketing, interconnection process management is preferred
*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone
- Position is part of a remote team, with regular electronic and video communication
- Position requires some travel for company-wide meetups: ~4 weeks total through a calendar year
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@intersectpower.com.
Salary & Benefits
- Join our dynamic team and enjoy a range of unbeatable benefits that truly prioritize your well-being and work-life balance:
- Salary: USD$140,000 - $150,000 base salary with 30-45% annual target bonus
- Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents
- Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
- Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation
- Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood
- Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Ginger, providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally
- Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents
- Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats and a pet insurance allowance. We care about the little things that make a big difference
- Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair
At Intersect Power we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our team members. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you, inside and outside the office!
Note: We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms.
Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.
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