Sr. Director - Project Development

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Vistra

Irving, Texas

On-site

Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Serve as Senior Director for development of natural gas-fired generation projects, including greenfield, brownfield conversions, and repowering opportunities

Direct due diligence across permitting, site feasibility, environmental, technical, and community engagement workstreams

Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, regulatory, engineering, legal, procurement, as needed to ensure effective execution of projects

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Execute development strategy for gas generation assets, including new builds, repowers, and coal to gas conversions

•Be accountable, for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including, customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, project schedule, etc.

•Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.

•Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree (engineering) is preferred but experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to below skills

•10+ years of progressive experience in power project development, with significant experience in natural gas generation

•Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex infrastructure projects ($500MM+)

•Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

•Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills

Key Metrics

•Develop and deliver large-scale power infrastructure projects to successful close

•Work with internal Business Development, Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient “hand-offs” throughout the Development lifecycle

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Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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