Hiring: Director, Development Company: Electric Hydrogen Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:58:23 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of project development experience within the energy, renewable energy, industrial, or infrastructure sectors, with a demonstrated track record of advancing projects through development to financial close or Final Investment Decision (FID) Required Skills: •Lead day-to-day development activities for assigned green hydrogen, blue hydrogen, e-Fuel, and other low-carbon industrial projects, advancing opportunities from early-stage development through Final Investment Decision (FID) •Direct key project workstreams including site control, permitting, environmental studies, utility engagement, natural gas supply and infrastructure evaluation, CO2 transportation and sequestration diligence, transmission and interconnection activities, engineering coordination, and commercial diligence •Lead negotiation and execution of project agreements including site agreements, development services agreements, utility agreements, natural gas supply or infrastructure-related agreements, CO2 transportation or sequestration arrangements, partnerships, and other development-related contracts •Lead evaluation of technical and commercial pathways for hydrogen production and emissions management, including natural gas availability, carbon capture configuration, CO2 offtake or sequestration options, pipeline access, storage requirements, and regulatory considerations •Support customer engagement activities, including development of commercial offerings, proposals, project concepts, commercial discussion materials, and due diligence packages •Manage external consultants, engineering firms, permitting specialists, environmental advisors, carbon management advisors, and other development service providers •Work closely with internal engineering, commercial, finance, legal, policy, and supply chain teams to identify and resolve project risks and execution challenges •Develop and maintain development budgets, risk registers, and investment decision materials, including inputs related to feedstock supply, carbon capture costs, CO2 transportation and storage, and low-carbon intensity requirements Qualifications: •Strong commercial acumen with experience developing customer relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and supporting project origination efforts •Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage external service providers across engineering, legal, environmental, permitting, commercial, and finance functions •In-depth knowledge of project economics and financial modeling, with the ability to evaluate development risks and communicate recommendations to senior leadership •Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex project issues into clear recommendations and action plans •Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive projects forward in a fast-paced, high-growth environment •Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and team success Compensation: •$226,000 - $266,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!