Power Development Manager

I. Job Summary
Support WM Renewable Energy with front-end development and execution of projects which beneficially utilize biogas produced from municipal solid waste landfills and organics digesters. The projects may involve utilization of biogas to generate power, processing biogas to produce renewable natural gas, and/or capturing carbon dioxide to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for development and management of electric and/or gas utility-side infrastructure upgrades and interconnections to support the new facilities. This role will primarily be focused on power development and interconnections.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and complete new service applications and interconnect requests for power and gas utilities to serve new facilities.
• Manage the completion of capacity studies, engineering studies, service plans, and design of utility-side power and gas infrastructure upgrades to support new facilities.
• Coordinate the proper interface of the utility-side infrastructure with the new facility.
• Review and manage the execution of interconnection and service agreements.
• Oversee and manage the timely submittal and receipt of necessary permits, authorizations, right-of-way, and easements to facilitate construction of utility-side infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage the construction and commissioning utility-side infrastructure upgrades within budget and schedule constraints.
• Manage the relationships and collaboration with utility counterparts.
• Manage contractors, utilities, and internal specialists to complete deliverables in timely manner and within budget.
• Coordinate with project management, design management, and project controls to maintain quality and alignment on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient with communication
• Must complete special assignments/tasks as requested and required by WMRE senior leadership

III..Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree; High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience required.
• Preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering
• Experience: 10 years relevant experience (in addition to education requirement). Relevant experience may include experience with project development, project management, project engineering, electricity transmission and distribution, power generation, electric utilities, gas pipelines, renewable natural gas, midstream operations, or landfill operations.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities That Contribute to Success

• Proficiency with computers and relevant software packages.
• Travel expectations approximately 20%

IV. Work Environment and Essential Functions
Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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