Director of Energy Infrastructure Project Development

Brunel; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision coverage for employees and deps

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + 11 holidays

12 weeks parental leave

Life, AD&D, long-term disability

FSAs with company contributions

Wellness programs

Monthly phone/internet/data allowance

Legal and pet insurance options

Device purchase support

Job summary

Brunel is partnering with a fast-growing U.S. energy and infrastructure company to hire a Director, Project Development to lead strategy, origination, and execution of large-scale energy projects across the United States.

The role focuses on natural gas, thermal power, and data center energy solutions, driving projects from early origination through financial close and NTP, while coordinating with commercial, engineering, regulatory, financing, procurement, and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of project development experience within energy/infrastructure.
• Experience with natural gas, thermal power generation, midstream infrastructure, or other large-scale energy projects.
• Proven track record advancing complex projects through financial close and NTP.
• Strong understanding of natural gas markets and related assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle development of large-scale energy infra projects from origination through NTP.
• Own development strategy and pipeline growth across U.S. markets.
• Direct due diligence for project and portfolio acquisitions across commercial, technical, regulatory, environmental, and execution risks.
• Structure and negotiate complex transactions including JVs and co-development agreements.
• Oversee project financials, pro formas, capital structuring, and investment materials.

Skills

Project development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Business or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brunel is partnering with a fast-growing U.S. energy and infrastructure company to hire a Director, Project Development to lead strategy, origination, and execution of large-scale energy projects across the United States.

The role focuses on natural gas, thermal power, and data center energy solutions, driving projects from early origination through financial close and NTP, while coordinating with commercial, engineering, regulatory, financing, procurement, and construction teams.