Director, Development

Copia Power•Lake Oswego, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Copia Power is seeking a Director, Development to lead development of its renewable energy and data center project portfolio in the Pacific Northwest. The position guides projects from early-stage site identification through late-stage commercialization, financing, and handoff to construction. It focuses on developing large-scale generation and transmission infrastructure that enables large-load and data center campuses, including GW-scale generation campuses. The Director leads development activities covering site identification and evaluation, land negotiations and real estate agreements, permitting and entitlements, power and interconnection strategy, utility engagement, and general project development. The position reports directly to the EVP, Chief Development Officer and works closely with asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity. The role is based around Copia’s Lake Oswego, Oregon office, with attendance required at least three days per week and travel of up to 30%.

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience in renewable energy and/or large-scale data center infrastructure development, including exposure to utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and financing.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management, or a similar discipline.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience with project management software and a CRM system.
Ability to work in the Lake Oswego, Oregon office at least three days per week.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving ability, integrity, strong work ethic, and a proactive mindset suited to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization and build collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
Resourcefulness and polite persistence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management, or a similar discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead subject matter experts in advancing early- and late-stage renewable energy and data center projects from site selection through commercial contracting, construction handoff, and project financing.
Manage a portfolio of projects, including budgets and finances, timing and planning, risk assessments, and priorities based on development metrics and offtake potential.
Coordinate interdisciplinary teams across land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection, and legal through construction commencement.
Facilitate discretionary permitting, including permit strategy, stakeholder engagement, and representation before local authorities and at public meetings.
Engage with utilities on interconnection, transmission, and power delivery, aligning efforts with Copia’s generation strategy across solar, storage, and gas.
Support negotiation of critical project agreements, including site control, PPAs, interconnection and load agreements, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements.
Manage due diligence on individual projects or portfolio acquisitions with the business development and M&A team to assess risk, complete valuations, and inform transaction structuring.