Business Development Manager / Director – Power Transmission

Location: United States (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Power Transmission & Distribution | Energy Infrastructure | Utilities

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager / Director to join a growing international business within the power transmission and energy infrastructure sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a strong network across the U.S. power transmission market to develop new business opportunities, build strategic relationships and drive growth across key regions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of high-voltage transmission projects, established industry connections and a proven track record in business development or commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the U.S. high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission market.
• Build and maintain relationships with electric utilities, EPC contractors, engineering consultancies and transmission developers.
• Identify upcoming transmission projects, tenders and investment opportunities.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations and strategic partnership development.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of transmission infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with engineering and commercial teams to support customer requirements and project acquisition.
• Drive regional business growth and expand market presence across assigned territories.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience within the U.S. power transmission industry.
• Strong knowledge of overhead transmission line projects (115kV–765kV).
• Established relationships with key decision-makers at U.S. utilities, EPC contractors, engineering firms or transmission developers.
• Proven track record in business development, project acquisition or commercial management.
• Experience in transmission project management or engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel across the U.S. as required.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related discipline.

Why Apply?

• Remote working – Based anywhere in the United States.
• Opportunity to take ownership of business development across key U.S. markets.
• Work on major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure opportunities.
• High-impact role with significant autonomy and international exposure.
• Long-term career growth within an expanding business.

Interested?

If you have a strong network within the U.S. power transmission industry and experience developing business with utilities, EPC contractors or transmission developers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send me a direct message for a confidential discussion.

This version keeps the client confidential while focusing on the key selling points: remote working, seniority, commercial ownership and opportunities within the U.S. transmission market.