Director, Gas-Fired Power Projects for Data Centers

Hanwha Energy USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Project Development Director to lead the technical team in evaluating and advancing natural gas–fired power generation projects for data centers from concept through financial close.

The role blends project development, engineering, commercial analysis, and regulatory awareness, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver utility‑scale gas‑to‑power solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering (Master’s is a plus).
• 15+ years of experience in power generation, natural gas turbines, EPC, or energy project development.
• Experience with gas turbine and gas engine power projects is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with gas turbine technologies (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Knowledge of environmental permitting processes and grid interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with engineering tools (e.g., GT Pro/GT Master, AutoCAD) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple development tracks simultaneously.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of natural gas power plant projects, including engines, simple‑cycle, combined‑cycle, and cogeneration facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and technology selection (turbines, engines, BESS, emissions controls, balance‑of‑plant systems).
• Manage the development of conceptual designs, site layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Analyze plant performance, fuel supply options, emissions control strategies, and BESS / data center integration.
• Provide leadership to the environmental permitting process.
• Prepare capital cost estimates, O&M cost assumptions, and performance models.
• Support financial modeling by providing heat rate, output, degradation, and availability assumptions.
• Participate in due diligence for project acquisitions or partnerships.
• Lead the preparation of proposals, RFP responses, and investment memoranda.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Multitasking

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering

Tools

GT Pro/GT Master

AutoCAD

Gas turbine knowledge

Job description

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Project Development Director to lead the technical team in evaluating and advancing natural gas–fired power generation projects for data centers from concept through financial close.

The role blends project development, engineering, commercial analysis, and regulatory awareness, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver utility‑scale gas‑to‑power solutions.