Origination Senior Associate

Role Overview

The Origination Senior Associate works under the guidance of the EVP of Origination and will focus on understanding large load interconnection structures with utilities and ISOs to support the commercial strategies across North America. The role will leverage market analytics and commercial expertise to evaluate data center growth trends, utility and RTO tariffs, transmission interconnection developments, federal and state policy trends, and behind-the-meter energy solutions so there are seamless product offerings across North America.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-load growth trends, data center market developments, utility tariffs, and ISO market design changes to identify new business opportunities for existing and potential large load customers
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders and regulatory organizations to track emerging tariffs, large-load interconnection frameworks, and data center energy policies
• Create presentations, market assessments, financial analyses, and executive-level materials for both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the C&I Origination team on hyper-scaler RFPs and product solutions
• Create and present deliverables to both internal and external parties to advance department objectives
• Monitor emerging trends in AI-driven data center growth, electrification, distributed energy resources, and corporate sustainability procurement strategies

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, energy structuring, utility power markets, corporate energy procurement, data center energy strategy, or other energy focused roles
• Understanding of energy procurement strategies used by hyperscale technology companies and large data center operators
• Familiarity with utility service tariffs, large-load interconnection processes, transmission planning, and power market design
• Experience with PPAs, renewable energy procurement, battery storage transactions, and behind-the-meter energy solutions
• Knowledge of wholesale power markets including CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or SPP
• Experience evaluating load growth opportunities associated with data centers, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, or electrification initiatives

Behavioral Requirements

• Strong written, analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex energy market concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional quantitative capabilities with the ability to evaluate commercial opportunities and market risks
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage utilities, technology companies, consultants, developers, and energy buyers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple commercial opportunities simultaneously
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for developing innovative customer solutions
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while driving commercial outcomes independently
• Ability to travel and support customer engagements and industry conferences
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and energy market analytical tools preferred
• Demonstrated competency in commercial origination, customer engagement, strategic problem solving, power markets, and energy technology solutions

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Work Site

This role has the ability to work out of any of our regional offices - Houston, Chicago, NYC, Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Portland. Work Hybrid schedule, three days in the office and two days remote.

Travel

Up to 40%

Employment Type

Full time