Manager, Project Development - Power & Grid Infrastructure

LVI Associates; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Manager, Project Development to drive early-stage power generation and electrical infrastructure projects. You will evaluate interconnection options, lead technical analyses, and coordinate with utilities, contractors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in utility-scale infrastructure, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and excellent communication abilities for executive audiences. Occasional travel and collaboration across sites are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) required.
• 10+ years in utility-scale electrical infrastructure, power generation, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of transmission, distribution, substations, generation facilities, and energy storage.
• Experience evaluating interconnection opportunities and utility-scale projects.
• Familiarity with grid reliability, system planning, and resiliency concepts.
• Knowledge of major grid operators, interconnection processes, and industry standards.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets, cost estimates, and development schedules.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly for meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership during early-stage project evaluation and development.
• Assess interconnection opportunities and infrastructure requirements.
• Perform power system reviews to identify reliability and resiliency needs.
• Develop conceptual solutions including substations, transmission, and energy storage.
• Lead technology evaluations and vendor assessments for equipment selection.
• Prepare conceptual cost estimates and support economic evaluations.
• Maintain project schedules with critical path and long-lead items.
• Facilitate meetings with customers, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate land due diligence and development requirements.
• Support contractor selection and collaboration with construction teams.
• Prepare technical presentations, risk assessments, and leadership briefings.
• Support financing and due diligence with technical documentation.
• Manage external consultants and development budgets throughout project execution.
• Assist with business development, reporting, and pipeline management.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Technical leadership

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Grid interconnection knowledge

Cost estimation

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Manager, Project Development to drive early-stage power generation and electrical infrastructure projects. You will evaluate interconnection options, lead technical analyses, and coordinate with utilities, contractors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in utility-scale infrastructure, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and excellent communication abilities for executive audiences. Occasional travel and collaboration across sites are expected.