Director, Development — Renewable & Data Center Projects

Copia Power; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage (no/

401(k) company contribution

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness and cell phone credits

Life & AD&D insurance

ERGs for community

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Copia Power is seeking a Director of Development to lead renewable energy and data center projects in the Pacific Northwest, guiding them from site identification to financing and construction handoff. You will work at the intersection of power and digital infrastructure, developing large-scale generation campuses and interconnection strategies.

The role requires 10+ years in renewable energy or large-scale data center development, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to align

Qualifications

• 10+ years professional experience in renewable energy and/or large-scale data center infrastructure development, including exposure to utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and financing
• Bachelor's degree preferred in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management, or similar discipline
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with project management software and a CRM system

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of subject matter experts to advance early and late-stage renewable energy and data center projects from site selection through commercial contracting, construction handoff, and project financing
• Manage the development of a portfolio of projects, including budgeting and finances, project timing and planning, risk assessment, and defining priorities based on development metrics and offtake potential
• Coordinate and manage interdisciplinary teams across land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection, and legal through construction commencement
• Facilitate project discretionary permitting, including permit strategy, stakeholder engagement, and representation with local authorities and public meetings
• Engage with utilities on interconnection, transmission, and power delivery, aligning with Copia's internal generation strategy across solar, storage, and gas
• Support negotiation of critical project agreements, including site control, PPAs, interconnection and load agreements, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements
• Manage due diligence on individual or portfolio acquisitions, partnering with the business development and M&A team to assess project risk, complete valuations, and inform transaction structuring

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Collaborative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

CRM system

Project management software

Job description

Copia Power is seeking a Director of Development to lead renewable energy and data center projects in the Pacific Northwest, guiding them from site identification to financing and construction handoff. You will work at the intersection of power and digital infrastructure, developing large-scale generation campuses and interconnection strategies.

The role requires 10+ years in renewable energy or large-scale data center development, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to align