Gas Generation Project Developer – Powered Land Solutions

AES Corporation

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 131,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in Houston seeks a Developer, Gas Generation to lead development of natural gas generation projects for large commercial and industrial customers, delivering integrated Powered Land Solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from site identification to construction handoff—ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Travel and collaboration across engineering, development, finance, legal, construction, and commercial teams are

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
Experience in project development, permitting, utility coordination, interconnection, pipeline infrastructure, and commercial contracting.
Experience with fuel supply strategies, utilities, pipeline operators, or integrated energy infrastructure.
Familiarity with gas generation technologies.
Ability to collaborate across technical, commercial, and customer-facing teams to develop practical energy solutions.
Experience supporting data centers, large-load customers, powered land projects, or similar developments (preferred).
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead gas generation project development from site identification through construction support.
Partner with Commercial, Data Center Development, Renewable Generation Development, Solutions Engineering, and other teams to develop Integrated Powered Land Solutions.
Evaluate feasibility by coordinating siting, fuel supply, interconnection, infrastructure, and permitting strategies.
Manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, financial models, and development risk registers.
Coordinate pipeline identification, utility engagement, and fuel supply strategy while supporting commercial negotiations.
Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to advance project milestones.
Support discretionary permitting efforts, public meetings, regulatory engagement, and environmental diligence.
Coordinate engineering, site due diligence, land activities, and infrastructure planning to keep projects on schedule.
Manage contracts and ensure compliance with site control, fuel supply, and commercial contracts.
Identify project risks, mitigation strategies, and communicate updates to leadership.