Power Development Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support WM Renewable Energy with front-end development and execution of projects which beneficially utilize biogas produced from municipal solid waste landfills and organics digesters. The projects may involve utilization of biogas to generate power, processing biogas to produce renewable natural gas, and/or capturing carbon dioxide to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for development and management of electric and/or gas utility-side infrastructure upgrades and interconnections to support the new facilities. This role will primarily be focused on power development and interconnections.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree; High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience required.
Experience: 10 years relevant experience (in addition to education requirement). Relevant experience may include experience with project development, project management, project engineering, electricity transmission and distribution, power generation, electric utilities, gas pipelines, renewable natural gas, midstream operations, or landfill operations.
Proficiency with computers and relevant software packages.

Nice To Haves

Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

Responsibilities

Manage and complete new service applications and interconnect requests for power and gas utilities to serve new facilities.
Manage the completion of capacity studies, engineering studies, service plans, and design of utility-side power and gas infrastructure upgrades to support new facilities.
Coordinate the proper interface of the utility-side infrastructure with the new facility.
Review and manage the execution of interconnection and service agreements.
Oversee and manage the timely submittal and receipt of necessary permits, authorizations, right-of-way, and easements to facilitate construction of utility-side infrastructure upgrades.
Manage the construction and commissioning utility-side infrastructure upgrades within budget and schedule constraints.
Manage the relationships and collaboration with utility counterparts.
Manage contractors, utilities, and internal specialists to complete deliverables in timely manner and within budget.
Coordinate with project management, design management, and project controls to maintain quality and alignment on scope, budget, and schedule.
Must be detail-oriented and efficient with communication
Must complete special assignments/tasks as requested and required by WMRE senior leadership