Manager, Generation Project Development

Company Description

About Us
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 23 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 300,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You'll Get
We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

•  No Sweat  - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
•  Flex Time  - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
•  Stay in School  - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.
•  Keep it Casual  - When you work for us, you work in comfort.  Blue jeans are the norm in our office and we make them look good!
•  Work Hard, Play Hard  - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

Do you have a knack for overseeing complex projects from concept to completion? We want YOU!

As our Manager, Generation Project Development, you'll be at the forefront of pioneering new power generation projects that meet the evolving demands of tomorrow's energy landscape. You’ll lead the planning, development, and execution of innovative projects.

Ready to lead the charge? Apply now and be part of a team that's powering tomorrow, today!

What You’ll Do
The Manager, Generation Project Development will be responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of new power generation projects. This role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and implementing generation technologies to meet future energy demands. The manager will oversee project development from conception to commercial operation, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, regulatory compliance, and financial objectives.

Strategic Leadership & Planning:

• Assist in the development and execution of a long-term strategy for new generation.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends to ensure competitive and sustainable power generation solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align new generation projects with overall company objectives.

Project Development & Execution:

• Lead the development of new generation assets, from feasibility studies to commercial operation.
• Oversee site selection, permitting, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes for new generation facilities.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Ensure new generation projects comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to influence energy policies and secure approvals.
• Maintain awareness of environmental, safety, and permitting regulations affecting new generation development.

Financial & Business Development:

• Support financial models and business cases for new generation investments by providing costs and performance inputs to modeling teams.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership:

• Build relationships with utilities, independent power producers, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, project managers, and analysts to execute new generation initiatives effectively.
• Communicate project vision, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and external partners.

Qualifications

Your Strengths
So what strengths will help you thrive in this position? You love to exceed expectations, and you can work independently in a fast-paced environment. You promptly respond to colleagues' requests, and love working with people in a member-focused cooperative environment. You clearly convey information effectively and utilize your analytical skills and organizational skills when handling tasks. You create a collaborative work environment while understanding the needs of the situation and are results-oriented, self-motivated, and have a high level of initiative.

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field of study (MBA or related coursework highly desirable).
• 15 years of experience in power generation, energy development, or utility management.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale power generation projects.
• Deep knowledge of energy markets, project finance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving energy landscape
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience with MISO/PJM grid integration a plus.
• Strong technical and financial acumen with experience in project risk management.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.