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# Manager, Development at Electric Hydrogen

- **Company:** Electric Hydrogen
- **Location:** Houston Texas, United States
- **Compensation:** $175k–$195k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://eh2.com/careers?gh_jid=4728077005

## Job description

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers.

We are seeking a Manager, Development to support the development of large-scale industrial low-carbon hydrogen, fuel cell power, and green hydrogen e-Fuel projects. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing individual projects through development, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving execution of key development activities from project conception through Final Investment Decision (FID).

This position is ideal for a project development professional with hands-on experience in complex industrial energy projects, particularly natural gas infrastructure, blue hydrogen, carbon capture and sequestration or utilization, industrial gases, low-carbon fuels, and related decarbonization pathways. The ideal candidate thrives in execution-oriented environments, enjoys solving complex project challenges, and is passionate about industrial decarbonization.

You will work in a hybrid capacity from our Houston, TX office and report to the Director, Development.

Primary Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day development activities for assigned green hydrogen, blue hydrogen, e-Fuel, and other low-carbon industrial projects, advancing opportunities from early-stage development through Final Investment Decision (FID)
- Manage project schedules, action items, milestones, budgets, and development workplans to ensure projects remain on track
- Coordinate key project workstreams, including site control, permitting, environmental studies, utility engagement, natural gas supply and infrastructure evaluation, CO2 transportation and sequestration diligence, transmission and interconnection activities, engineering coordination, and commercial diligence
- Support evaluation of technical and commercial pathways for hydrogen production and emissions management, including natural gas availability, carbon capture configuration, CO2 offtake or sequestration options, pipeline access, storage requirements, and regulatory considerations
- Support customer engagement activities, including the development of proposals, project concepts, commercial discussion materials, and due diligence packages
- Manage external consultants, engineering firms, permitting specialists, environmental advisors, carbon management advisors, and other development service providers
- Work closely with internal engineering, commercial, finance, legal, policy, and supply chain teams to identify and resolve project risks and execution challenges
- Develop and maintain development budgets, risk registers, and investment decision materials, including inputs related to feedstock supply, carbon capture costs, CO2 transportation and storage, and low-carbon intensity requirements
- Support the negotiation and execution of project agreements, including site agreements, development services agreements, utility agreements, natural gas supply or infrastructure-related agreements, CO2 transportation or sequestration arrangements, and other development-related contracts
- Prepare development updates, management reports, permitting summaries, and investment committee materials for internal stakeholders
- Monitor commercial, regulatory, and permitting developments that may impact assigned projects, including carbon capture incentives, low-carbon hydrogen requirements, pipeline and sequestration permitting, and natural gas market considerations
- Conduct project due diligence, including evaluation of sites, infrastructure availability, permitting pathways, natural gas and CO2 infrastructure, market conditions, and potential project partners
- Support project financing and lender diligence activities by coordinating project information requests and development documentation

## Qualifications

- 5–8+ years of project development experience within the energy, natural gas, industrial, infrastructure, hydrogen, carbon capture, renewable fuels, or clean technology sectors
- Experience supporting or leading the development of natural gas, blue hydrogen, carbon capture and sequestration, industrial gases, energy infrastructure, renewable fuels, or other low-carbon industrial projects through key project milestones
- Demonstrated understanding of project development processes, including permitting, site selection, utility coordination, natural gas supply or infrastructure diligence, CO2 transportation and sequestration considerations, commercial contracting, and stakeholder management
- Familiarity with carbon intensity, emissions accounting, carbon capture performance, CO2 storage or offtake pathways, and related regulatory or incentive frameworks is strongly preferred
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams and competing priorities
- Experience working across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, environmental, commercial, legal, finance, policy, supply chain, and operations functions
- Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, including experience with project economics, budgeting, financial analysis, and development risk assessment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex project issues into clear recommendations and action plans
- Experience in green hydrogen, blue hydrogen, industrial gases, renewable fuels, e-SAF, methanol, ammonia, carbon capture, or related industrial decarbonization sectors is preferred
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Commitment to collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and team success

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## Compensation and Benefits | P5

MA Zone $175,000—$195,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

- an equity grant​
- time off programs​
- a $75/month cell phone allowance​
- a 4% employer 401(k) match​
- access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
- a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

## About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!

## About Electric Hydrogen

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Electric Hydrogen manufactures and delivers the world's most powerful electrolyzers to produce the lowest-cost green hydrogen for heavy industry and clean fuels.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, over $700M raised)
- **Headquarters**: Devens, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Raffi Garabedian (CEO), Derek Warnick (CFO), David Eaglesham (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Clean energy / industrial decarbonization (renewable energy equipment manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: Large-scale industrial clients (refineries, ammonia producers, e-fuels developers, steel manufacturers) – B2B, enterprise
- **Mission**: Unlock the lowest-cost green hydrogen on earth to decarbonize the world’s hardest-to-abate sectors

## Products & Services
- **HYPRPlant**: Fully integrated, pre-engineered electrolyzer plant that includes all subsystems required to turn water and electricity into clean hydrogen. Core component is the company’s advanced PEM stack – the most powerful on the market. Designed to reduce total installed costs by up to 60% vs. competing solutions.
- **Electrolyzer stacks**: Giga-scale manufacturing of PEM stacks at the company’s Devens, MA gigafactory (1.2 GW per year capacity).
- **Turnkey project support**: Standardized design ships ready for assembly, minimizing site integration and de-risking project development.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metrics**:
  - **Total Funding**: Over $700M (per company site); $798.3M per LinkedIn (includes debt, grants, and equity rounds)
  - **Annual Revenue**: Estimated $117M (per LinkedIn)
  - **Employees**: Over 300 (company site); LinkedIn reports 236 (‑11.1% YoY)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Fifth Wall, HSBC, Trinity Capital, US Department of Energy (grant), and others. Key customers/partners include HIF Global (e-fuels), Synergen Green Energy (green ammonia), and projects in Latin America.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Opened a U.S. gigafactory in Devens, MA with 1.2 GW annual manufacturing capacity
  - Expanded into Latin America (appointed General Manager, LATAM in Brazil)
  - Selected by HIF Global for a Texas e‑fuels facility and by Synergen for a 240 MW green ammonia project
  - Raised $100M debt financing from HSBC (2024) and $46.3M DOE grant (2024)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Most powerful electrolyzer stacks on the market** – enables lowest levelized cost of hydrogen for large projects
- **Giga-scale manufacturing approach** – leverages decades of experience from solar, semiconductor, and battery scaling (team from First Solar, Tesla, etc.)
- **Fully integrated HYPRPlant solution** – standard, pre-engineered design reduces project risk and installation costs by up to 60%
- **Strong intellectual property** – patent program with pre‑IPO stock option awards for inventors

## Strategic Focus
- Scale manufacturing capacity to meet growing global demand for green hydrogen
- Expand into new geographies (Latin America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific) with local commercial teams
- Partner with major industrial players (refineries, ammonia, e‑fuels, steel) to replace fossil‑based hydrogen
- Drive cost parity with fossil fuels through continued technology and manufacturing improvements

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: “Solving the greatest challenge of our generation” – employees are passionate about decarbonizing heavy industry
- **Values**: Be bold/be open, stronger together, get it done, speak your unapologetic truth
- **Locations**: Natick (MA) & Devens (MA) – primary offices; San Jose (CA) – pioneer plant; also remote/hybrid flexibility implied by distributed team
- **Benefits** (from company summary):
  - 100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered
  - Pre‑IPO stock options (4‑year vest, 1‑year cliff)
  - 401k with 4% employer match
  - Unlimited PTO for exempt employees; 15 vacation + 5 sick days for non‑exempt
  - 16 paid holidays including winter recess
  - Onsite gyms, weekly catered lunches, pet‑friendly offices
  - 12 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks for secondary
  - Employee Resource Groups (Women, Latin American, Pride)
  - Formal development and mentorship programs
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on innovation, hands‑on work with cutting‑edge electrolysis technology; team includes veterans from First Solar, Tesla, and other scaled clean‑tech companies

## Sources
1. [eh2.com/careers](https://eh2.com/careers/)
2. [eh2.com/company](https://eh2.com/company/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/electric-h2](https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-h2)
4. [eh2.com – Benefits Summary PDF](https://eh2.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Benefits-Summary-vWebsite.pdf)

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