Full-Time

Director – Water Development

Posted on 4/18/2024

Intersect Power

Intersect Power

201-500 employees

Develops large-scale clean energy resources

Energy

Senior

Remote in USA

Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, Water Law, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in water development, ideally within the context of energy projects or other large, municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks related to water management and environmental compliance.
  • Strong understanding of technical requirements related to water treatment, conveyance, storage, and disposal.
  • Excellent project management, negotiations, and leadership skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience managing engineering design projects & experience with contractors and construction projects.
  • Experience with surface- and groundwater rights & permitting, particularly in California, Texas, and Oklahoma.
  • Commitment to environmental sustainability and clean energy initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement regional and local strategy for water procurement supporting utility-scale projects.
  • Assess and identify potential water resources for project development, considering risks and opportunities related to environmental impact, community needs, water quality, treatment requirements, disposal methods, regulatory requirements, water conveyance requirements, right-of-way acquisition, redundancy, and resiliency.
  • Develop financeable water procurement, delivery, and disposal projects that interact with water treatment systems.
  • Source, develop & negotiate water supply agreements.
  • Conduct resilience risk assessments and due diligence for project locations.
  • Work closely with Land Acquisitions team to identify and acquire necessary right-of-way.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate water management plans into overall project timelines and necessary permitting activities.
  • Stay abreast of relevant local, state, and federal regulations, politics, and government incentive programs pertaining to water development, usage, discharge, and environmental impact.
  • Ensure all projects adhere to applicable regulatory standards and work towards obtaining necessary permits.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies, local communities, water district officials, civil society, and other stakeholders involved in water resource management.
  • Implement water conservation and efficiency measures to minimize the environmental impact of projects.
  • Explore innovative technologies and best practices for sustainable water sourcing and disposal in clean energy projects.

Intersect Power specializes in developing large-scale clean energy resources for North America, focusing on providing low-carbon electricity and fuels. Their innovative and scalable solutions aim to bring low-carbon energy to both retail and wholesale energy markets, utilizing technologies such as solar and wind power.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$7.3B

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

179%