Private Equity Senior Associate (Infrastructure)

Private Equity Senior Associate - Power & Infrastructure Investments Location: South Carolina Type: Full-TimeAbout the Firm (Confidential) A privately held, multi-generational family investment office is seeking a Private Equity Senior Associate to join its Power & Infrastructure investment team. The firm invests long-duration, permanent capital across sustainable power generation, essential service infrastructure, and energy transition assets. This Private Equity Senior Associate will work closely with senior leadership to support investments that drive long-term, durable value creation.Position Overview The Private Equity Senior Associate will be a core member of a lean, entrepreneurial team responsible for evaluating, executing, and managing investments across power, utilities, and infrastructure. This Private Equity Senior Associate role offers significant responsibility, including direct exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully across the entire investment lifecycle. The Private Equity Senior Associate will be expected to take increased ownership in both transaction execution and portfolio management relative to a more junior profile.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestment Sourcing & OriginationSupport the Private Equity Senior Associate sourcing pipeline by building relationships with developers, operators, advisors, and capital markets participantsConduct initial screening and evaluation of opportunities across power generation, renewables, and infrastructureAssist in proactive market mapping and thematic sourcing initiativesTransaction ExecutionBuild and maintain detailed financial models, including project-level and portfolio-level analysesLead key workstreams in diligence processes across technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial areasCoordinate with third-party advisors and internal stakeholders to advance transactions efficientlyPrepare investment committee materials and present findings alongside senior leadershipPortfolio ManagementPartner with portfolio company management teams to monitor operational and financial performanceTrack KPIs and drive ongoing performance analysis and reportingSupport and help lead value creation initiatives, including add-on acquisitions, refinancing, and growth strategy executionMarket Research & StrategyConduct deep research on power markets, infrastructure subsectors, and regulatory dynamicsSupport the development of actionable investment theses aligned with long-term capital deployment strategyProvide ongoing insights into energy transition trends and emerging opportunitiesQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field4-7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, or infrastructure investingStrong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilitiesSolid understanding of accounting and financial statementsStrong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented environmentAbility to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced settingPreferredPrior experience as a Private Equity Senior Associate or equivalent level within private equity, infrastructure, or energy investingExposure to power, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectorsDemonstrated interest in energy transition and long-duration investment strategiesExperience operating in lean, high-accountability environments