Pacifico Energy Group

Pacifico Energy Group

Director of Development

Dallas, Texas, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 146 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationM&AEmbedded SystemsLeadershipOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • With a proven international track record and over 15 years as a large-scale developer, Pacifico brings speed and knowledgeable oversight to projects from start to finish.
  • Oversee environmental studies, agency coordination, and regulatory approvals.
  • Coordinate diligence processes for tax equity, debt financing, or asset sale transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Development Strategy & Pipeline Growth Lead origination and advancement of large-scale energy infrastructure opportunities.
  • Support site origination, providing guidance to the land acquisition team to secure high-value sites based on strategic parameters Shape market entry and portfolio growth strategies in target regions.
  • Core Project Development Lead permitting efforts both internally and through the management of external 3rd party consultants Develop and execute permitting strategies across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
  • Interconnection & Grid Strategy Lead projects through interconnection processes (ERCOT and/or other ISOs/RTOs).
  • Coordinate closely with internal engineers and third-party consultants to optimize system design.
  • Manage queue strategy, cost exposure, and network upgrade risks.
  • Commercial Structuring & Transactions Lead negotiation of key development-stage agreements.
  • Support offtake strategy, commercial structuring, and revenue modeling.
  • Budget & Risk Management Own development budgets and schedules.

Company info

  • Pacifico Energy is a global energy infrastructure firm supporting complex, large load projects from development through to operations.
  • The company serves as a trusted partner across engineering, financing, construction, and optimization, delivering tailored power solutions for large energy users, including data centers.
  • We are looking for an experienced Director of Development to lead and oversee large-scale energy infrastructure projects from early-stage origination through Notice to Proceed (NTP).
  • As Director of Development, you will be responsible for managing the full development lifecycle of complex, multi-technology energy projects - including but not limited to natural gas generation, utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid configurations.
  • While our platform spans multiple energy technologies, candidates must bring demonstrated experience successfully developing large-scale energy projects and advancing them through permitting, interconnection, commercialization, and financing milestones.
  • Based in Dallas, this role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel.
  • You will provide input to the site origination and land acquisition team, while taking on ownership for permitting, interconnection, stakeholder engagement, and commercial transaction support - ensuring projects are fully de-risked and positioned for successful financing and construction.
  • What you get to to do: Development Strategy & Pipeline Growth Lead origination and advancement of large-scale energy infrastructure opportunities.
  • Interface with the engineering team to develop site configurations that maximize project marketability and reduce permitting uncertainty Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project compliance with environmental, zoning, and land use requirements.
  • Present development updates and investment recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Identify and proactively mitigate regulatory, commercial, and technical risks.
  • Advance projects to NTP within approved capital and timeline parameters.
  • Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination Lead cross-functional coordination across development, engineering, finance, and construction teams.
  • Manage external consultants, attorneys, and technical advisors.
  • Serve as senior representative with utilities, regulators, landowners, and community stakeholders.
  • Mentor and develop junior development staff.
  • 10+ years of experience in energy or infrastructure development.
  • Proven track record advancing large-scale energy projects through advanced development stages.
  • Direct experience managing interconnection processes and complex permitting environments.

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