Director, Capital Projects

Entergy; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Dir, Capital Projects to lead all stages of mega project development and execution for the generation fleet. You will be the primary on-site owner representative, traveling 75% or more to mega project sites to provide governance and real-time decision making.

Qualifications include a B.S. in engineering or related field, 10+ years in power generation capital projects, and experience with commissioning and startup activities for major projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in power generation capital project development and management.
• Experience commissioning and startup of major power generation projects.
• Requires ability to travel 75% or more to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of capital project development and execution for major projects.
• Serve as primary on-site owner representative with hands-on leadership.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to procure and negotiate EPC and equipment supply agreements.
• Collaborate with Power Generation leadership to meet performance targets and staffing plans.
• Work with Regulatory and Environmental teams to obtain permits and certifications.

Skills

Advanced CCGT commissioning background

Fleet side expertise

Field-first mindset

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

PS Job Title: Dir, Capital Projects

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Preferred Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana | The Woodlands, Texas

Job Summary/Purpose

This job is responsible for management and oversight of all stages of capital project development and execution for major projects assigned by the V.P., Capital Projects (New Generation), for the generation fleet including planning, design, permitting, construction and start-up. Responsibilities include delivering the projects safely, while meeting schedule and budget commitments.

This is a field-first leadership role requiring a highly visible, hands‑on leader. The successful candidate will serve as the primary on‑site owner representative, spending 75% or more of their time traveling directly to mega project sites to provide strategic governance, real time decision making, and director oversight where the work is being executed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the activities and prepares the deliverables necessary to progress a project through the Stage Gate Process.
• Manages and oversees the project team(s), including personnel assigned to the project(s) from other functions within Capital Projects (New Generation), personnel assigned from other support groups in the corporation, and contract personnel retained for the projects.
• Working in collaboration with Supply Chain, provides management for the procurement, negotiation and administration of engineering, procurement, construction and equipment supply agreements necessary to execute the projects.
• Works closely with the Power Generation leadership to ensure that projects meet their required performance through; Operations personnel review of design; effective planning for staffing and training of the staff; the provision of spare parts; and provision of any required long term maintenance agreements which will be negotiated in collaboration with Fossil Fleet Maintenance leadership.
• Works closely with the Regulatory functions to support the requirement of receiving the necessary certifications, including providing written and verbal testimony before the commissions.
• Works closely with Environmental to determine permitting requirements and obtain the necessary permits. Maintains a roster of contract personnel for executing construction and commissioning activities for major projects.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• B.S. in Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• 10 years plus power generation capital project development and management experience. Utility capital project experience essential.
• Desired: Prior experience managing commissioning and startup activities for major power generation projects, ensuring on‑time completion and operational readiness.

Preferred

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Advanced CCGT Commissioning Background: Deep technical expertise in the startup, tuning, and thermal performance testing of modern single- or multi-shaft Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) systems, including HRSGs, steam turbines, and balance of plant (BOP) systems.
• Fleet Side Expertise: Direct experience managing an internal heavy mobile supporting fleet, asset tracking platforms, or comprehensive field logistics networks for large-scale utility operations.
• Field-First Mindset: Proven history of operating effectively as a high-travel executive who thrives in heavy industrial field environments just as comfortably as in executive boardrooms.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required Of The Position

• Mobility: Demonstrated ability and willingness to travel 75% or greater to project construction sites across the service territory.

Primary Location: Texas - The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands || Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level I

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 124870

Travel Percentage: Travel: More than 75%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.