Project Development Director – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) jobs in United States
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Waga Energy · 3 months ago

Project Development Director – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy is committed to a sustainable energy transition and has developed technology to recover landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The Project Development Director will lead the identification and development of new landfill gas to RNG projects, coordinate technical solutions, and negotiate commercial agreements, playing a key role in the company's business development efforts.

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Responsibilities

Leading the origination and development of new landfill gas to RNG projects, leveraging the WAGABOX® technology in accordance with Waga Energy’s strategic plan
Identifying new prospects and developing relationships with municipalities and private landfill operators
Coordinating the design of technical solutions adapted to the project in cooperation with the engineering team
Developing and presenting a clear value proposition creating mutual benefits for the landfill owner and Waga Energy
Leading the negotiation of commercial agreements with customers and stakeholders for new and existing growth opportunities
Acting as an ambassador for Waga Energy in the US
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the RNG market and staying current on broader renewables developments
Developing and maintaining a strong interface with key stakeholders: customers, partners, and industry commercial groups

Qualification

Business developmentRenewable energy experienceContract negotiationEconomic modelingMarket assessmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline
A minimum of 5 years of business development experience within the renewable energy industry
A passion for and commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability
Economic and financial modelling in a commercial environment
Complex contract negotiation, administration, and management
The navigation of energy market regulations and development of strategies to respond effectively to policy changes
Market assessment, risk analysis, and strategic planning
Unwavering integrity and ethical conduct
A thorough understanding of the US renewable energy market
A proven business development track record within the US renewable energy market
Excellent written & verbal communication skills, a collaborative team-centered mindset, and the ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client and external partner relationships
An innovative approach to problem solving focused on creativity and collaboration
Candidates must also be proactive, highly analytical, and well organized
The ability to accommodate +/- 50% domestic (US) travel time (including overnight stays) is required

Benefits

20 days of paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan with company matching contributions

Company

Waga Energy

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Waga Energy upgrades landfill gas into grid-compliant Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as “biomethane”.

H1B Sponsorship

Waga Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$180M
2025-11-27Post Ipo Debt· $180M
2025-06-06Acquired
2021-11-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Guénaël Prince
CEO Waga Energy Inc, US Affiliate & Co-Founder
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Mathieu Lefebvre
CEO
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