Strategic Growth Director, Grid Technology Partnerships

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Director of Business Development at Clemson University in North Charleston leads industry engagement, commercial strategy, and revenue growth for the Dominion Energy Innovation Center (EIC) at Clemson's Charleston Innovation Campus. The EIC houses the Duke Energy eGRID, a 15 MW grid emulator, and a mobile, configurable grid testing capability.

The role focuses on developing strategy, building partnerships with utilities, OEMs, energy-tech startups, and federal partners, and expanding sponsored

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience managing large projects.
• Experience building industry partnerships and revenue models.
• Ability to coordinate multi-agency collaborations and complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the EIC business development and commercialization strategy.
• Cultivate industry relationships and convert opportunities into engagements.
• Assess technology readiness and advise on testing pathways.
• Represent the EIC with regional and federal partners and at industry conferences.
• Recruit companies to Charleston Innovation Campus to support ecosystem growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Business Development at Clemson University in North Charleston leads industry engagement, commercial strategy, and revenue growth for the Dominion Energy Innovation Center (EIC) at Clemson's Charleston Innovation Campus. The EIC houses the Duke Energy eGRID, a 15 MW grid emulator, and a mobile, configurable grid testing capability.

The role focuses on developing strategy, building partnerships with utilities, OEMs, energy-tech startups, and federal partners, and expanding sponsored