Director, Development

Copia Power • Lake Oswego, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Copia Power is seeking a Director, Development to lead the development of its renewable energy and data center project portfolio in the Pacific Northwest. The role guides projects from early-stage site identification through late-stage commercialization, financing, and handoff to construction. It operates at the intersection of power and digital infrastructure, developing large-scale generation and transmission infrastructure to support large loads and data center campuses.

The Director will oversee site identification and evaluation, land negotiations and real estate agreements, permitting and entitlements, power and interconnection strategy, utility engagement, and general development for gigawatt-scale generation campuses. The position is an individual contributor role that reports directly to the EVP, Chief Development Officer, and works closely with asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance teams. The position requires working in the Lake Oswego, Oregon office 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
• Strong problem-solving ability, integrity, and work ethic; a proactive mindset and ability to thrive in 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.
• 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%.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

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 project portfolio, including budgets and finances, schedules and planning, risk assessment, 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 with Copia’s internal generation strategy across solar, storage, and gas.
• Support negotiation of project agreements, including site control, PPAs, interconnection and load agreements, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements.
• Manage due diligence on individual or portfolio acquisitions with the business development and M&A team, assessing project risk, completing valuations, and informing transaction structuring.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums.
• Company contribution to 401(k) plans.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Flexible work hours.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness and cell phone credits.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Professional development opportunities.
• The role may also be eligible for benefits, performance bonuses, and other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed