Director, Utility Development

Tract

Alexandria, Virginia

Full Time

Posted September 4, 2026

$175k - $190k

Utilities

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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Job Description

Tract is seeking a results-oriented utility development leader to join our growing Energy team.

Requirements

Education, Professional Certification, and Licenses
BA or BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Power Engineering; Economics; Energy Management; Business; or a related field
Years of Experience
7 to 10 years of experience delivering technical infrastructure and utility contracting, with demonstrated leadership in a regulated electric utility, independent power producer, EPC firm, or large-load energy development environment
Required Experience
Track record of successfully working with electrical utilities to develop, plan, and deliver HV and MV electrical infrastructure (69 kV and above)
Management of multiple utilities, engineers, and contractors to deliver electrical infrastructure (greater than 50 MW) to projects
Demonstrated success managing scope, schedule, and budget of multi-million-dollar capital expenditure (capex) projects
Experience developing relationships across the full range of stakeholder organizations: utilities, regulators, engineering firms, economic development agencies, and community leaders
Ability to translate technical engineering concepts and project status into actionable insights for executives, potential investors, and/or Board members
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, Public Policy, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) designation
Deep influence and competence in at least one of Tract's primary markets: TX, VA, NV, IL, MN, AZ, AL
Experience with ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or other RTO/ISO interconnection processes and regulatory frameworks
Economic analysis, engineering, or operational familiarity with battery storage, fuel cell, microgrid, or similar energy technologies
Transmission planning experience, including technical aspects of power flow models
Substation engineering or high voltage project management experience
Demonstrated understanding of electric utility development in both regulated and deregulated markets across investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities
Demonstrated success writing and delivering due diligence reports for future substation and/or transmission projects
Experience in data center development, hyperscale infrastructure, or large industrial load service
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to present to high-level executives, utility leadership, regulators, and Board members