Principal Energy Developer - US

Locations: Seattle, WA or Houston, TX (full time in-office)
Markets: BPA/WECC (Pacific Northwest), ERCOT (Texas), Arizona/Nevada

• Lead end-to-end development of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects across BPA/WECC, ERCOT, and the Desert Southwest.

• Originate, structure, and drive projects through interconnection, permitting, and commercial negotiation to execution.

• Engage directly with utilities, RTOs, and regional transmission operators to identify opportunities and advance grid-integrated solutions.

• Develop and negotiate impact studies, tariffs, and off-take structures aligned with utility operational priorities.

• Navigate regulatory and commercial complexity to remove barriers and accelerate delivery.

• Represent the company to external partners and utilities with full ownership of project outcomes, from conception to execution.

• Operate within a lean, builder-led culture that prioritises execution over hierarchy and shared success over titles.
  
  

• Experience: 10-20 years in energy project development, utility engagement, or transmission infrastructure.

• Development capability: Proven track record originating and advancing projects through feasibility, interconnection, and execution phases.

• Utility fluency: Deep understanding of utility business models, grid operations, RTO frameworks, and interconnection challenges.

• Commercial acumen: Skilled in structuring PPAs, negotiating tariffs, and aligning technical delivery with commercial outcomes.

• Execution mindset: Operates independently, with high accountability and the ability to build trust across technical, regulatory, and commercial interfaces.

• Cultural fit: Prefers autonomy and tangible impact over visibility or bureaucracy. Thrives in small, fast-moving, low-profile teams.
  
  

• Full-time, in-office position in Seattle or Houston.

• Competitive base salary with performance-linked bonus and equity incentives.

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of grid and energy infrastructure across multiple U.S. markets.

• Direct access to executive leadership and the ability to influence strategic utility partnerships.
  
  

• This is not a programme management role. It is a hands-on development position requiring both origination and execution capability.

• Expect meaningful travel to utility and project sites.

• Success is measured by project advancement and stakeholder trust, not internal reporting lines.