Lead, Utility-Scale Gas-Fired Power Development

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking a Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development to lead utility-scale gas-fired power generation projects from site identification through development, permitting, commercial structuring, construction readiness, and execution.

The role is based at the HQ in Juno Beach, Florida and requires 50%+ travel with close collaboration across engineering, legal, real estate, finance, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years energy industry experience.
• Experience directly leading execution of utility-scale power generation development projects in the United States.
• Strong project management, commercial, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale power generation development projects from early-stage development through execution.
• Manage project strategy, schedules, budgets, risks, and key development milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, environmental, legal, real estate, transmission, fuel supply, finance, and commercial teams.
• Lead site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel supply, water supply, and local stakeholder engagement.
• Support commercial opportunities including tolling agreements, power purchase agreements, and capacity sales.
• Prepare project updates, investment recommendations, and risk assessments for senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking a Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development to lead utility-scale gas-fired power generation projects from site identification through development, permitting, commercial structuring, construction readiness, and execution.

The role is based at the HQ in Juno Beach, Florida and requires 50%+ travel with close collaboration across engineering, legal, real estate, finance, and commercial teams.