Director, Business Development - U.S. Power

WorleyParsons; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley seeks a Director, Business Development for U.S. Power to drive profitable growth in gas-fired power, power networks and nuclear sectors across IOU, IPP, and quasi-public utilities. This role leads regional development, shaping proposals and commercial approaches.

You will own key accounts, strategize with regional teams, lead pricing and bid governance, and represent Worley at industry events. Travel 25–50% is expected; bachelor’s degree required with 10+ years' experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in gas power networks or nuclear industries.
• Established credibility with customers and stakeholders within target utilities.
• Experience with asset lifecycle in power utilities.
• Track record of developing and implementing complex business strategy.
• Ability to influence senior executives and other stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to articulate benefits.
• Experience in both sales and projects/operations.
• Alignment with Worley values and customer service commitment.
• Willingness to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable revenue growth across U.S. power, networks, and nuclear accounts.
• Own and grow key customer accounts as trusted advisor.
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities within targeted markets.
• Lead end-to-end sales pursuits with strategy, win plans, and value props.
• Develop and execute account plans to sustain pipeline and awards.
• Partner with regional leadership to shape growth strategies.
• Lead pricing, proposals, and bid governance.
• Negotiate terms with legal, risk, and operations teams.
• Maintain active client engagement during delivery to secure repeat business.
• Represent Worley at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Gas Power

Nuclear Industry

Business Development

Account Management

Strategic Planning

Client Relations

Commercial Acumen

Travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Director, Business Development - U.S. Power (REA00LM)

Director, Business Development - U.S. Power - REA00LM

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Other Locations

USA-NC-Charlotte

Job

Business Development

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Aug 3, 2026

Unposting Date

Sep 3, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : Vice President, Business Development

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Summary

As part of the vibrant US Power team, the Director, Business Development will be responsible for developing profitable new business to support growth in the U.S in the gas-fired power generation, power networks and nuclear markets, across regional and national IOU, IPP, and potential quasi-public utilities accounts. Will assist in the development of strategies and driving the implementation by leading regional development initiatives. Will lead the development of proposals, value propositions, and commercial approaches.

Purpose

We are seeking a Director, Business Development to drive business growth by developing tailored solutions and building strong client relationships. This role will identify new sales opportunities, support the needs of current and prospective clients, and oversee a portfolio of customer accounts. The Director is responsible for sales, market intelligence, account management, and delivering value in the U.S. power networks and nuclear sectors. Collaboration with internal teams is essential to enhance the overall customer experience and deliver comprehensive solutions. As a key leader, the Director aligns with company values, fosters positive internal and external relationships, and ensures commitments are met to promote ongoing business.

Through their account management focus, they remain active in the delivery and operations of the business through customer relationships to assure we deliver on our commitments to enable repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable revenue growth by developing new business across assigned U.S. power, networks, and nuclear accounts.
• Own and grow key customer accounts, acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new client opportunities within targeted utility, IPP, and quasi public markets.
• Lead sales pursuits end to end, including strategy, win plans, value propositions, and commercial positioning.
• Develop and execute account plans that drive sustained pipeline and contract awards.
• Partner with regional leadership and delivery teams to shape growth strategies and bring full service solutions to clients.
• Lead pricing strategy, proposal development, and bid governance, ensuring competitive and compliant submissions.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts in collaboration with legal, risk, and operations teams.
• Maintain active client engagement during delivery to ensure commitments are met and repeat business is secured.
• Represent the company externally at industry events, conferences, and forums to strengthen market presence and relationships.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in gas power networks, nuclear or associated industries.
• Established credibility with customers and key stakeholders within target utilities including business development experience. Will consider candidates with Advisory, EPC or client-based experience.
• Experience with/background of asset life cycle, in the gas power networks and nuclear market. Power utilities industry and/or nuclear engineering experience preferred.
• Track record of developing and implementing complex business strategy.
• Experience of successfully partnering with, and influencing client executives, senior management, and other key industry stakeholders.
• Must possess a high level of commercial acumen, with an ability to articulate benefits in the solutions created at a variety of levels within the client organizations.
• Experience in both sales and projects and/or operations essential.
• Alignment with Worley’s values, drivers, and commitment to customer service.
• Strategic thinker who can develop and implement complex pursuit plans.
• Proactively manage and collaborate across a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural organization.
• Able and willing to travel throughout region, approximately 25%-50%.
• Future focused and embracer of new technologies and bespoke solutions to address sustainability, the energy transition, digital realm and flexible commercial models of our clients.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.

Similar working level obtained through relevant job experience may be accepted in lieu of degree level education.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.