Project Development Manager - Thermal & Hybrid Energy

Joulent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Joulent is seeking a Manager, Project Development to lead end-to-end thermal generation project development, with optional solar and BESS components. You will own site control, permitting, interconnection strategy, and risk management from origination through notice-to-proceed.

The role requires coordinating with joint venture partners, EPC strategies, and reputable lenders to ensure bankable, grid-ready projects in a lean, execution-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy systems, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience developing thermal generation projects.
• Assertive, self-starter with high emotional intelligence and adaptable communication styles.
• Experience advancing large thermal projects through permitting milestones toward NTP/Commercial Operation.
• Experience interfacing with JV partners and negotiating development agreements.
• Strong knowledge of air permitting strategy, long-lead equipment procurement, EPC contracting, gas interconnection, water supply, and RTO fundamentals.
• Familiarity with hybrid solar and BESS integration is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen and lean-environment operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of power generation projects from site control through NTP, including critical path planning.
• Secure and manage land control, environmental permitting, and required approvals.
• Structure projects for behind-the-meter load while preserving grid interconnection options.
• Manage generation interconnection processes with RTOs/ISOs and transmission operators.
• Interface with OEMs and infrastructure teams on turbine selection and delivery schedules.
• Support EPC strategy, scope allocation, risk transfer, and milestones.
• Coordinate gas and water supply and pipeline interconnection strategies.
• Interface with JV partners and support negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Align development efforts with customer and JV obligations.
• Identify and mitigate permitting, equipment, regulatory, and schedule risks.
• Oversee development budgets and capital approval processes.
• Support bankable technical packages for lenders and independent engineers.
• Manage third-party consultants across engineering, environmental, market, and permitting domains.

Skills

Thermal project development

Interfacing with JV partners

Permitting strategy

EPC contracting knowledge

Gas interconnection knowledge

RTO market fundamentals

Hybrid solar & BESS familiarity

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/energy systems

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Joulent is seeking a Manager, Project Development to lead end-to-end thermal generation project development, with optional solar and BESS components. You will own site control, permitting, interconnection strategy, and risk management from origination through notice-to-proceed.

The role requires coordinating with joint venture partners, EPC strategies, and reputable lenders to ensure bankable, grid-ready projects in a lean, execution-driven environment.