Remote VP, Project Development - Thermal Power

Joulent; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Joulent is seeking a Vice President, Project Development to lead end-to-end development of large thermal generation projects, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle natural gas, with solar and storage components as required. The role owns site control, permitting, interconnection strategy and overall development risk from post-origination through financial close.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with EPCs, OEMs and joint venture partners, align project economics with schedule, and manage

Qualifications

• Extensive experience advancing large-scale thermal power projects.
• Deep knowledge of permitting, interconnection, gas and water infrastructure.
• Ability to align technical decisions with project economics and risk.
• Experience with joint ventures and major counterparties.
• Familiarity with hybrid solar and battery storage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development through financial close and construction readiness.
• Manage site control, environmental permitting and approvals.
• Lead interconnection strategy with RTOs/ISOs and operators.
• Coordinate gas and water supply and pipeline infra.
• Interface with OEMs and infrastructure teams on turbine selection and plant config.
• Support EPC strategy, contracting and execution planning.
• Manage joint venture, customer and other external interfaces.
• Oversee development budgets, economics and capital approvals.
• Identify and mitigate permitting, regulatory, equipment and schedule risks.
• Lead a lean, high-performing team of developers.

Skills

Thermal power development

Permitting & interconnection

Gas infrastructure knowledge

EPC interfaces

Joint venture experience

Hybrid solar & BESS integration

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Job description

Joulent is seeking a Vice President, Project Development to lead end-to-end development of large thermal generation projects, including simple-cycle and combined-cycle natural gas, with solar and storage components as required. The role owns site control, permitting, interconnection strategy and overall development risk from post-origination through financial close.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with EPCs, OEMs and joint venture partners, align project economics with schedule, and manage