Senior Power Development Lead - Utility-Scale Gas Projects

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans, LA, seeks a senior leader to oversee a utility-scale gas self-build project development team. You will expand the development pipeline, secure land and asset acquisitions, and manage EPC/contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply commercial acumen, and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget execution across multiple projects, aligning with Entergy’s reliability and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of project development and management experience.
• Experience in utility-scale gas or renewable project development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a multi-disciplinary project development team for utility-scale assets.
• Develop and advance the project pipeline from concept through Stage Gate processes.
• Negotiate contracts and manage real estate and EPC/commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with regulators, internal teams, and external partners to ensure certification and viability.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, report status to management, and ensure safety compliance.
• Mentor team members and advance enterprise-wide development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Finance/Engineering

Job description

Entergy in New Orleans, LA, seeks a senior leader to oversee a utility-scale gas self-build project development team. You will expand the development pipeline, secure land and asset acquisitions, and manage EPC/contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply commercial acumen, and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget execution across multiple projects, aligning with Entergy’s reliability and sustainability goals.