Director Development

NextEra Energy Resources; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Director to lead the development, structuring, and contracting of infrastructure solutions for large load customers and hyperscalers. The role emphasizes negotiating commercial terms, guiding projects from conception to completion, and delivering contracts that enable execution teams to succeed.

Required is a strong background in power markets, energy modeling, and interconnection, with proven project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of experience in development, contracting, or energy projects preferred.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and leading complex infrastructure contracts.

Responsibilities

• Translate goals into contracting strategies and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams through solicitation and negotiation processes.
• Provide leadership during negotiations and ensure contracts meet proforma requirements.
• Manage contracting budgets and schedules for projects.

Skills

Negotiation experience

Power markets knowledge

Project leadership

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Master's - Business Administration

Job description

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Director Development

Date: Oct 2, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a Director to join our team that is focused on developing, structuring, and contracting infrastructure solutions for hyperscalers and other large load customers. The ideal candidate will have experience negotiating commercial agreements and developing infrastructure projects, with the ability to successfully lead complex projects from conception to completion. Relevant experience includes deep understanding of power markets, energy modeling, and electrical transmission interconnection, with strong project management and communication skills. Desired characteristics of candidates include grit, intelligence, a passion for energy, and competitive drive.

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Translates company financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners
• Assembles and leads internal cross functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes
• Provides overall leadership and drive key decisions during negotiations
• Delivers on contracting objectives and proforma requirements
• Delivers contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success
• Manages the contracting budget and schedule for assigned projects
• Provides periodic updates to and interact with senior management
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 10+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Business Administration
• Master's - Business Administration

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Miami