Capital Power

Senior Project Developer, U.S. Thermal

LocationPhoenix, AZ
Job Typefull_time
Salary$126,825-$138,840

About This Job

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR806414

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is powering change by changing power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver reliable, affordable and decarbonized electricity solutions that communities can depend on.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future!


Your Opportunity


One Permanent Full-Time Position

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is a growth-oriented North American power producer committed to delivering responsible energy solutions. We develop, acquire, and operate power generation facilities using diverse technologies across Canada and the United States.

We are currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our U.S. Thermal Development

team as a

Senior Project Developer

.

This role will play a critical part in leading and coordinating

thermal power project development efforts

—from origination through execution. It requires someone with strong

program management skills

, commercial acumen, and the ability to drive

multi-disciplinary project teams

across technical, financial, regulatory, and legal workstreams.

The ideal candidate will be a

self-starter

with experience in

thermal or broader energy markets

, who thrives in a remote-first, fast-moving environment and is comfortable leading projects in various stages of development.

You will contribute to our team through the following responsibilities:


Project & Business Development

Identify, evaluate, and execute development or acquisition opportunities for thermal power generation assets.

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams responsible for project development and due diligence efforts, including engineering, permitting, legal, finance, commercial, and external partners.
Travel as needed to project sites and stakeholder meetings, especially across California, Arizona, and Michigan.
Consolidate technical, regulatory, and commercial inputs to support project valuation and internal investment decisions.


Market & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with public utilities, load-serving entities, project stakeholders, project developers, OEMs, EPCs, and other market participants.
Represent Capital Power at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to foster business relationships and enhance market intelligence.


Investment & Financial Analysis

Support preparation of investment recommendations and business cases aligned with corporate screening criteria.
Collaborate with finance and valuation teams to understand and refine project economics, modeling inputs, and risk assessments.


Contract Negotiation & Execution

Participate in negotiations for off-take agreements, joint ventures, lease agreements, project permits, financing documents, and other commercial arrangements.
Support regulatory and permitting efforts to ensure project viability.


Strategic Planning & Budgeting

Contribute to annual business planning, strategic roadmaps, and development budgets.
Provide market insights to inform corporate development strategies and investment decisions.

What you will bring to the role:


Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
MBA or relevant graduate degree is preferred.


Experience:

Minimum 5 years of project development or project management experience in the energy sector, ideally focused on thermal or utility-scale generation projects.
Strong cross-functional leadership, including experience coordinating permitting, engineering, stakeholder engagement, and commercial deal structuring.
Knowledge of U.S. energy markets, including market structures, transmission, and regional dynamics (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, MISO).
Experience with land acquisition, lease structuring, and permitting processes.
Experience negotiating PPAs, tolling agreements, and infrastructure-related contracts is preferred.


Technical & Social Process Skills:

Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to coordinate across diverse teams.
Strong project management capability and the ability to lead meetings, manage timelines, and drive accountability.
Financial acumen with the ability to support modeling assumptions and review outputs.
Highly self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.


Working Conditions:

Hybrid office/work-from-home position based in our downtown Phoenix location.
This position requires up to 30% travel.


Additional Details:

The pay range for this position is $126,825 to $138,840. Specific compensation will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus (estimated at 15%).
In order to be considered, you must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Successful candidates will undergo education verification, reference checks, and a criminal record check.

In this role, the successful candidate will join Capital Power’s entrepreneurial culture where we place a high value on personal, team, and organizational accountability and innovation. This opportunity offers a clear professional purpose in a collaborative and supportive environment - where you can grow your career while making a real impact in the energy transition.

Depending on the posting requirements, relocation assistance may be available.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR806414

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