COMPANY OVERVIEW 174 Power Global, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. 174 Power Global designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. 174 Power Global offers the full spectrum of energy solutions – from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain. 174 Power Global is expanding into data centers, leveraging internal knowledge and expertise, the company will secure and enable clean/renewable powered sites for data center development. Our focus is on attracting clients who will build and operate these data centers, ensuring their needs are met through our high-value, innovative solutions. POSITION OVERVIEWThe Director, Project Development – Gas-Fired Power Plant will lead the full lifecycle of development for gas-fired power projects in the ERCOT region. This includes site identification, feasibility analysis, permitting, commercial contract negotiation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The role is pivotal in ensuring successful project execution aligned with strategic growth objectives.RESPONSIBILITIES<ol><li> Project Development &amp; Permitting</li></ol><ul><li>Evaluate candidate sites for technical, environmental, and commercial viability.</li><li>Manage permitting processes including generation licenses and environmental assessments.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, municipalities, and local communities.</li><li>Lead grid interconnection efforts in coordination with utilities and internal teams.</li></ul><ol><li> Commercial Contract Management</li></ol><ul><li>Develop fuel supply strategies including gas sourcing and pipeline access.</li><li>Negotiate and execute power off-take agreements (PPA, Tolling).</li><li>Oversee operational contracts (O&amp;M, Asset Management, Energy Management) to ensure reliable plant operations.</li></ul><ol><li> Project Feasibility &amp; Economic Analysis</li></ol><ul><li>Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.</li><li>Support investment decisions through financial modeling and strategic analysis.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>10+ years of experience in gas-fired power plant development, with proven success in ERCOT.</li><li>Deep understanding of U.S. permitting, power markets, and commercial contract structures.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities.</li><li>Technical and financial expertise in evaluating project risks and returns.</li><li>Strong understanding of energy market dynamics, including capacity markets, ancillary services, and merchant risk.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, or related field (Master’s preferred).</li></ul>  Compensation: $200,000 - $230,000 Salary Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

174 Power Global is heaquartered in Irvine, California. It is the leading solar energy company that is wholly owned by the Hanwha Energy Corporation. With deep expertise across the full spectrum of the project development cycle, 174 Power Global works closely with landowners, local communities, financial investors and other partners to build highly productive, utility scale solar power plants throughout North America. Since its formation in 2017, 174 Power Global has signed nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of power purchase agreements and has more than 8GW of additional projects in the development pipeline. The Company was ranked as the 2018 number #1 solar project development company in the United States by Wood Mackenzie.

Director, Project Development – Gas-Fired Power Plant

COMPANY OVERVIEW&nbsp;174 Power Global, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. 174 Power Global designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions.&nbsp;The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. 174 Power Global offers the full spectrum of energy solutions – from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain. 174 Power Global is expanding into data centers, leveraging internal knowledge and expertise, the company will secure and enable clean/renewable powered sites for data center development. Our focus is on attracting clients who will build and operate these data centers, ensuring their needs are met through our high-value, innovative solutions.&nbsp;POSITION OVERVIEWThe Director, Project Development – Gas-Fired Power Plant will lead the full lifecycle of development for gas-fired power projects in the ERCOT region. This includes site identification, feasibility analysis, permitting, commercial contract negotiation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The role is pivotal in ensuring successful project execution aligned with strategic growth objectives.RESPONSIBILITIES<ol><li> Project Development &amp; Permitting</li></ol><ul><li>Evaluate candidate sites for technical, environmental, and commercial viability.</li><li>Manage permitting processes including generation licenses and environmental assessments.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, municipalities, and local communities.</li><li>Lead grid interconnection efforts in coordination with utilities and internal teams.</li></ul><ol><li> Commercial Contract Management</li></ol><ul><li>Develop fuel supply strategies including gas sourcing and pipeline access.</li><li>Negotiate and execute power off-take agreements (PPA, Tolling).</li><li>Oversee operational contracts (O&amp;M, Asset Management, Energy Management) to ensure reliable plant operations.</li></ul><ol><li> Project Feasibility &amp; Economic Analysis</li></ol><ul><li>Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.</li><li>Support investment decisions through financial modeling and strategic analysis.</li></ul>&nbsp;QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>10+ years of experience in gas-fired power plant development, with proven success in ERCOT.</li><li>Deep understanding of U.S. permitting, power markets, and commercial contract structures.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities.</li><li>Technical and financial expertise in evaluating project risks and returns.</li><li>Strong understanding of energy market dynamics, including capacity markets, ancillary services, and merchant risk.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, or related field (Master’s preferred).</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation: $200,000 - $230,000 Salary&nbsp;Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Director, Project Development – Gas-Fired Power Plant

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