Director, Capital Projects Development (Thermal)

Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

Salary: $148,400–$241,900 per year

Company

hirify.global is an electricity and natural gas energy company serving 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize the five-year portfolio of major capital projects and programs across generation, transmission, electric distribution, gas, clean fuels, and clean transportation systems.
• Balance project risk, system reliability, resource adequacy, financial investment, customer cost, and execution complexity.
• Lead cross-functional teams through preliminary design and project development, including scope definition, business cases, alternatives assessment, technology due diligence, cost estimates, schedules, permitting, procurement, and construction strategies.
• Provide technical analysis, documentation, and testimony for public utility commission and permit filings, and secure regulatory approvals, grants, and financial or tax incentives.
• Represent hirify.global in stakeholder meetings and advance projects through Investment Review Council, Finance Council, and board governance processes.
• Build partnerships with Operations, operating companies, corporate organizations, jurisdictional business units, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, construction management, or project management from an accredited college or university.
• At least 10 years of combined experience in project management, engineering, construction, operations, or maintenance for energy assets.
• Knowledge of gas, electric distribution, transmission, or energy supply business functions.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience involving strategy development and implementation.
• Strong financial acumen, understanding of regulatory requirements, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced degree, Professional Engineer registration, and Project Management Professional certification are preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual and long-term incentive programs.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, FSA, disability, and employee assistance benefits.
• Pension, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement, transit programs, fitness center reimbursement, and employee recognition programs.