Senior Director of Energy Development & Projects

Pacifico Energy LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy LLC is seeking a Director of Development to lead the full lifecycle of large-scale energy projects from origination to Notice to Proceed (NTP) in the Dallas area.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while coordinating with engineering, finance, and construction teams. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in advanced development stages and strong communications with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in energy or infrastructure development.
• Proven track record advancing large-scale energy projects through advanced development stages.
• Direct experience managing interconnection processes and complex permitting environments.
• Strong understanding of U.S. power markets (ERCOT experience preferred).
• Demonstrated success negotiating development-stage commercial contracts.
• Experience managing development budgets and multi-year project schedules.
• Strong financial acumen with experience supporting project financing or M&A processes.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and advancement of large-scale energy infrastructure opportunities.
• Support site origination, providing guidance to the land acquisition team to secure high-value sites based on strategic parameters.
• Shape market entry and portfolio growth strategies in target regions.
• Oversee core Project Development activities across permitting, interconnection, and regulatory approvals.
• Develop and execute permitting strategies across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Interface with engineering teams to optimize site configurations and reduce permitting uncertainty.
• Lead projects through interconnection processes (ERCOT and/or other ISOs/RTOs).
• Coordinate diligence for tax equity, debt financing, or asset sale transactions.
• Present development updates to executive leadership and manage budgets and schedules.
• Mentor and develop junior development staff.

Skills

Energy project development

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Interconnection & permitting

Commercial contracting

Budget & scheduling management

Financial modeling / financing

Strategic portfolio development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Pacifico Energy LLC is seeking a Director of Development to lead the full lifecycle of large-scale energy projects from origination to Notice to Proceed (NTP) in the Dallas area.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while coordinating with engineering, finance, and construction teams. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in advanced development stages and strong communications with stakeholders.