About this Director, Development role at Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers.
We are seeking a Director, Project Development to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development of both large-scale industrial low-carbon hydrogen fuel cell power and green hydrogen e-Fuel projects. You will be responsible for setting strategies and advancing individual projects through development, leading cross-functional teams, and driving execution of key development activities from project conception through Final Investment Decision (FID).
This position is ideal for a project development professional with hands-on experience in complex industrial energy projects, particularly natural gas infrastructure, blue hydrogen, carbon capture and sequestration or utilization, industrial gases, low-carbon fuels, and related decarbonization pathways. The ideal candidate should thrive in execution-oriented environments, enjoys solving complex project challenges, and is passionate about industrial decarbonization.
You will work in a hybrid capacity from our Houston, TX office and report to the Vice President, Development.
Primary Responsibilities
- 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
- Prepare development updates, management reports, permitting summaries, and investment committee materials for internal stakeholders
- Monitor commercial, regulatory, and permitting developments that may impact assigned projects, including carbon capture incentives, low-carbon hydrogen requirements, pipeline or sequestration permitting, and natural gas market considerations
- Support project financing and lender diligence activities by coordinating project information requests and development documentation
Qualifications
- 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)
- Experience leading the development of natural gas, blue hydrogen, carbon capture and sequestration, industrial gases, energy infrastructure, renewable fuels, or other low-carbon industrial projects through key project milestones
- 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
- Strong understanding 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
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Compensation and Benefits | M6
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
