Director Of Power Generation For Integrated Logistics Solutions Primary purpose: The Director of Power Generation for Integrated Logistics Solutions will lead development and coordination of customer-focused solutions across power generation and related infrastructure needs. This role will support opportunity origination, market and customer analysis, project scoping, commercial structuring, and execution planning. The ideal candidate has strong energy or infrastructure experience, commercial judgment, project development discipline, and the ability to work across various disciplines including technical, operational, financial, legal, as well as customer-facing teams.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Lead development and coordination of Integrated Logistics Solutions opportunities, with an emphasis on power generation and large-load customer needs.
Identify, evaluate, and advance power generation opportunities that leverage Tallgrass capabilities in natural gas transmission, CO2 transportation and sequestration, water supply, project execution, and operations.
Support behind-the-meter power generation transactions, utility partnerships, customer solutions, and related infrastructure development opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with customers, utilities, developers, producers, marketers, internal stakeholders, and strategic partners.
Coordinate with commercial, engineering, project management, operations, finance, legal, regulatory, rates, and environmental teams to assess scope, cost, feasibility, risk, timing, and execution requirements.
Develop business cases, feasibility assessments, economic analyses, proposals, presentations, and recommendations for leadership review.
Support contract development and commercial negotiations, including customer agreements, partnership arrangements, amendments, renewals, and related commercial terms.
Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, regulatory considerations, and organized market developments that may affect ILS and power generation opportunities.
Maintain an opportunity pipeline and provide clear reporting on status, risks, next steps, economics, and resource needs.
Help establish repeatable processes for opportunity intake, evaluation, prioritization, approval, and execution.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with company policies, compliance requirements, safety expectations, and standards of professional conduct.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, economics, energy management, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Ten or more years of relevant experience in energy, infrastructure, commercial development, project development, operations, strategy, finance, or related roles.
Experience evaluating commercial opportunities, customer solutions, infrastructure projects, contracts, economics, risks, and execution requirements.
Familiarity with power generation, utilities, large-load customers, energy infrastructure, natural gas, CO2, water, or related markets.
Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and translate complex business, technical, and operational inputs into clear recommendations.
Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently in a new role, build structure, prioritize opportunities, and move initiatives from concept toward execution.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with behind-the-meter power generation, utility partnerships, large-load customer development, ISO/RTO markets, or energy infrastructure development.
- Experience supporting commercial agreements, project economics, feasibility studies, asset development, acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic partnerships.
- Knowledge of regulatory, permitting, environmental, and compliance considerations in energy or infrastructure projects.
- MBA, advanced technical degree, or related professional certification preferred but not required.
- Position ImpactThis role will help Integrated Logistics Solutions build a disciplined opportunity pipeline, improve coordination between customer needs and internal capabilities, and support growth in power generation and related infrastructure solutions.
- Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).Must possess and maintain valid authorization as a notary public for the state within which the job is located.
- Initiative to obtain any necessary or preferred certifications or other credentials to perform the specialized duties and responsibilities of the position.
Physical Demands:
All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs. Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
- Supervisory Responsibility:
- YesPreferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
- Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
Paralegal certification, law degree, appraiser certification or training, energy management degree, farm & ranch management or agronomy related degree, training, or experience, IRWA Sr. Agent certification (SR/WA), knowledge, training, or experience in pipeline & related facility regulatory permitting processes & requirements (e.g., FERC) and including associated stakeholder communications.
Knowledge of and prior experience with land related computer applications, such as Google Earth, ESRI, Quorum, and SteelShire.
Knowledge of and prior experience obtaining necessary regulatory orders and approvals relating to drilling Class II, Class VI, or oil and gas wells.
Technical understanding of oil and gas lease forms, Pooling/Unitization Agreements, Operating Agreements, Farmout Agreements, and various negotiable contracts typically used in exploration activities.
Knowledge of and prior experience estimating land related costs and providing direct supervision and management for linear, complex infrastructure projects.
Other Responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
About Us:
Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program. Industry competitive pay Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Infertility Coverage Parental Leave 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off Identity theft protection Annual discretionary bonus Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Company-paid holidays and floating holidays Company vehicle (if applicable) Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more Networking and employee engagement events Personal development to
