Position Description

Origis Energy is seeking an experienced Energy Analytics Manager / Nodal Production Cost Modeler to support strategic decision-making across our renewable energy portfolio. The candidate will apply advanced modeling to assess basis risk, congestion, curtailment, and long-term market value. This role collaborates closely with Grid Analysis, Interconnection, and Development teams.

The ideal candidate will lead market studies, review interconnection results, manage consultant work, and provide insights to optimize project economics. This includes evaluating policy and market changes, ensuring project assumptions remain current, and supporting project development, acquisitions, and portfolio strategy.

This position reports to the Senior Director Grid Analysis and is a full-time position with Origis’ competitive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production cost models to analyze market dynamics, congestion, curtailment, and basis risk.
• Support project siting by coordinating with Grid Analysis and Interconnection teams to evaluate potential POIs.
• Conduct economic studies for project vbility, revenue forecasting, and long-term value.
• Build price forecasting models incorporating fundamentals, transmission, and load/generation scenarios.
• Assess market rule changes, transmission upgrades, and retirements for project impacts.
• Provide reports and presentations to leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with development, finance, and asset management to optimize portfolio performance.
• Review interconnection study results and coordinate with BD, Dev, and Finance teams.
• Support acquisitions through due diligence and fatal flaw analysis.
• Represent Origis in industry forums, conferences, and regulatory discussions.
• Maintain strong relationships with ISO/RTO stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years in energy market analysis, production cost modeling, or power system economics.
• Hands-on expertise with PROMOD and PAT (5+ years)
• Knowledge of power flow tools (PowerWorld, PSSE) and transmission fundamentals
• Strong understanding of ISO/RTO markets, LMP pricing, and market operations
• Strong familiarity with MISO & ERCOT markets preferred
• Proven experience in basis risk, congestion, and curtailment analysis
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and statistical skills
• Knowledge of solar, storage, and renewable energy technologies

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and ability to translate technical findings into business insights
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive operational efficiencies
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams

Location            Austin, TX (preferred); Miami, FL – in accordance with in-office work policy

Travel                 Up to 20% travel as needed

Job Level           Manager – no direct reports

Position Description

Origis Energy is looking for an experienced Director Project Development for ERCOT to join our growing, experienced project development team with the main objective of providing ERCOT market intelligence, executing on existing near-term projects, driving additional pipeline growth and project successes in both utility scale solar and energy storage. A deep knowledge of the ERCOT market is a must. In addition, the following is required: comfort and experience with being the face of the company at development and/or customer meetings, solar siting and land acquisition, an intimate knowledge of the ERCOT transmission system, grid analysis, Federal, State & Local project permitting, interconnection study process, a technical understanding of solar + storage projects, consultant management, wholesale market/RTO market operations.

The position of Director Project Development will report to a Vice President or Senior Vice President, Project Development and is a regular, full-time position eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams to develop and execute on annual goals for execution of existing projects, developing existing projects and siting new projects.
• Work on a daily basis with the land and transmission teams to acquire new projects in EROCT and process new and existing interconnection applications.
• Lead and manage all aspects of project permitting and guide projects through LGIA Execution
• Evaluate transmission grids and land constraints to make comprehensive presentations to management on ideal locations for new projects, ultimately securing selected sites
• Work with early-stage interconnection team to assist with applications
• Form comprehensive project teams using Origis Tier 1 consultants to conduct early-stage risk analysis and execute development stage permitting
• Deploy experience with lead managing or assisting in PPA negotiations and manage customer relations during development
• Organize and share development documentation with Origis Investment, Finance and Construction teams to assure project success and profitability
• Manage vendors and project budgets through SAP system

Preferred Qualifications

• BS and/or BA, MBA preferred
• 6-10+ years of increasingly progressive development / origination / solar finance experience
• Familiarity with development tools and value drivers including knowledge of: solar resource and PV Syst outputs, constrained project layouts, interconnection studies, permit studies, and financial model impacts
• Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of solar development
• Experience assembling teams and lead managing project development consultants
• Familiarity and comfort in landowner negotiations
• Experience with interconnection from application through LGIA finalization
• Experience in public presentations and guiding 3^rd party development relations
• Preparation of project critical path analyses and recommendations
• Experience with reviewing and providing inputs for financial models
• Experience and deep understanding of the U.S. utility scale solar and energy storage markets
• Have exceptional communication skills

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented, highly organized
• Strategic thinker
• Creativity in problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets
• Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team
• Have exceptional communication skills

Job Level          Director - 1 direct report

Location           Austin, TX; or remote in another location in Texas for the right candidate

Travel                50 - 70% required travel

Position Description

The Design Engineer role, reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering and working closely with Civil and Electrical Engineering partners, supports the site evaluation, layout design, and development of utility‑scale solar PV and Storage projects across Origis Energy’s portfolio.

This position supports early through mid‑stage project development, focusing on translating civil site constraints into constructible, efficient electrical layouts at a conceptual and preliminary level. Duties may also extend to include miscellaneous support during 30/60/90/IFC design and later construction and O&M if and when the development of internal exhibits or the review of processing of CAD drawings is needed.

This position may be filled as Design Engineer I or Design Engineer II based on candidate experience and demonstrated capability. This role is a regular, full‑time position and is eligible for Origis Energy’s comprehensive benefits package, including employer‑paid health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, and additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Site Review & Due Diligence Support

• Support project development through desktop site reviews, site visits, and review of third‑party reports including ALTA surveys, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, and floodplain documentation.
• Identify and interpret site constraints such as wetlands and waterways, flood zones, topography, setbacks, easements, underground utilities, pipelines, and other environmental or jurisdictional limitations.
• Translate due diligence findings into clearly defined developable areas and design assumptions.

Conceptual & Preliminary Site Layout Design

• Develop and maintain conceptual and preliminary site layouts for utility‑scale solar PV Storage projects using AutoCAD and related tools.
• Incorporate civil constraints, access requirements, and constructability considerations into array layouts, equipment placement, and infrastructure corridors.
• Support layout iterations for alternative site configurations, technology options, or development scenarios as projects mature.

Electrical Layout Coordination

• Support layout‑level electrical system configuration, including:
• Inverter and power block placement
• DC and MV collection routing corridors
• Coordination of trenching, access roads, and grading interfaces
• Develop preliminary electrical single line diagrams (SLDs) to support needs of Origination, Development and EPC teams.
• Apply value‑engineering principles to balance civil constraints, electrical infrastructure, constructability, and project economics.
• Coordinate with internal technical team and external consultants to align on layout assumptions and tradeoffs.

Cross‑Functional & External Coordination

• Serve as a technical partner to Development, Origination, and Engineering teams on layout‑related questions.
• Support EPC RFP development by preparing layout exhibits and responding to technical questions.
• Assist with Independent Engineer and lender technical due diligence by providing clarifications, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with EPCs during 30/60/90% design reviews to confirm alignment with development intent and site constraints.

Project Lifecycle Support

• Provide technical support during early construction and execution phases as needed, including review of selected EPC design deliverables for alignment with development assumptions.
• Support internal documentation, reporting, and presentations related to site design and feasibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-4 years of applicable electrical or civil plan development experience
• 4-8 years of AutoCAD experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting site layout, design, or engineering for utility‑scale infrastructure, renewable energy, or related projects.
• Working knowledge of site constraints, constructability considerations, and multi‑discipline coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and standard Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote).
• Experience supporting utility‑scale solar PV and Storage projects.
• Familiarity with PV plant layout tools (e.g., PVcase, PV Farm, PlantPredict).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented, highly organized
• Proactive and strategic thinker
• Creativity in problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and manage timelines and priorities
• Effective collaboration across multiple functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Location    Austin, TX; remote for right candidate

Travel        Up to 10% travel required as necessary

Job Level   Design Engineer I or II – no direct reports

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Position Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, provides enterprise-level electrical engineering expertise across Origis Energy’s utility-scale solar and energy storage portfolio. This role is responsible for electrical system engineering, including inverter-based resources, with accountability for inverter application, performance, and lifecycle support as an integral part of overall plant electrical design and operation.

The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a critical role in setting technical direction, maintaining standards, managing technical risk, and supporting project execution from early development through construction, commissioning, and long-term operations. This position is a regular, full-time role based in our Austin, TX office, and is eligible for Origis Energy’s comprehensive employee benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Specifications and Standards

• Serve as Origis Energy’s electrical engineering technical authority, with primary ownership of inverter-related standards and specifications and broader oversight of electrical system design criteria.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams to develop, maintain, and continuously improve electrical and inverter technical specifications, design standards, and guidelines.
• Support compliance with applicable reliability and grid requirements, including NERC reliability standards as applicable to inverter-based resources and plant electrical systems.

Supply Chain & AVL

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to establish, maintain, and technically qualify Approved Vendor Lists (AVL) for inverters and key electrical equipment.
• Support technical evaluations of electrical equipment vendors and emerging technologies.

OEM & External Relationships

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with inverter OEM sales, engineering, service, and warranty teams.
• Represent Origis Energy in technical discussions with EPCs, OEMs, utilities, consultants, and independent engineers.

Technology & Engineering

• Act as the primary subject matter expert for inverter technology, power electronics, and inverter-based resource behavior for PV and BESS plants.

• Provide technical leadership on inverter-based resource capabilities related to reactive power, voltage regulation, frequency response, and grid-support performance in accordance with utility, interconnection, and reliability requirements.
• Evaluate inverter technologies, control modes, and electrical system configurations for applicability, performance, and risk across the portfolio.
• Provide technical review and guidance on electrical system designs including single-line diagrams, DC string and collection systems, inverter integration, MV and LV collection systems, grounding, transformers, and overall plant electrical architecture.

Construction and Commissioning

• Support construction teams by advising on inverter installation, commissioning plans, testing procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Review commissioning results and support resolution of inverter and electrical system issues during startup.

Operations and Performance

• Work closely with Operations, Asset Management, EPCs, and OEMs to troubleshoot and resolve inverter and electrical system issues.
• Support root-cause analyses for inverter and electrical system failures or underperformance.

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and deliver inverter and electrical system training for engineering, construction, and operations personnel.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects, with strong expertise in inverter-based systems.
• Deep understanding of inverter technology, power electronics, and utility-scale electrical systems.
• Experience supporting projects across development, engineering, construction, and operations.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and utility requirements (e.g., NEC, IEEE, UL).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NABCEP, manufacturer-specific) are a plus.

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented, highly organized.
• Proactive and strategic thinker.
• Supplier management.
• Creativity in problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and manage timelines and budgets.
• Effective collaboration across multiple functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Location     Austin, TX | Hybrid (Tues-Thurs onsite; Mon/Fri remote)

Travel         Up to 25% travel required as necessary

Job Level   Engineer - no direct reports

Position Description

The Director Project Development, Data Centers, reporting to the SVP, Project Development, will support the origination and execution of data center infrastructure and utility-scale solar projects. This role will work across the full development lifecycle - originating, evaluating, and advancing data center land sites through land control, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure readiness, culminating in sale and handover to third‑party data center developers. The primary objective is to drive pipeline growth and successful project execution across data center land development and utility‑scale solar and energy storage.

The Director Project Development, Data Centers is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Development

• Originate, evaluate, and advance data center land sites from inception through the development stage, including site control, zoning, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure readiness, with the objective of preparing sites for sale to third‑party data center developers.
• Coordination with origination, engineering, legal, finance and other commercial teams to advance project from inception to NTP.
• Lead site-level diligence for data center land opportunities, including land use and zoning, environmental constraints, access, utility availability, water considerations, transmission proximity, and infrastructure constraints.
• Develop and execute land acquisition strategies, including negotiating and managing options, leases, purchase agreements, easements, title, and survey, in coordination with legal and real estate teams.
• Advance entitlement and permitting pathways (rezoning, site plan approvals, conditional/special use permits, and other local/state approvals) to deliver development‑ready sites at handover.
• Coordinate handover packages for buyers, including development documentation, permits, studies, interconnection status, and critical path summaries.

Due Diligence, Transactions, Portfolio Management

• Support development‑related due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including environmental, geotechnical, title/survey, permitting, and interconnection reviews.
• Compile and synthesize development inputs for investment memoranda, site sale materials, and leadership updates.
• Form and lead comprehensive project teams using Origis Tier 1 consultants to conduct early‑stage risk analysis and advance development efficiently.
• Manage vendors and project budgets through the SAP system, ensuring cost control and schedule discipline.
• Represent Origis in meetings with utilities, permitting authorities, community stakeholders, consultants, and counterparties.

Interconnection, Utilities & Infrastructure

• Evaluate transmission grids and land constraints to identify and recommend optimal sites for data center land development and co‑located or adjacent energy opportunities.
• Interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, municipalities, and other regulatory entities regarding transmission, distribution, interconnection and service agreements
• Work closely with early‑stage interconnection teams to assist with interconnection applications, study management, and milestone tracking through LGIA execution, where applicable to land value and marketability.
• Assess infrastructure readiness (electric, water, gas where applicable, access roads, fiber) and identify gaps or mitigation strategies to improve site attractiveness to buyers.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS and/or BA degree required, MBA is preferred
• 5+ years of relevant utility-scale project development experience.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. utility‑scale solar and energy storage markets; familiarity with data center land development trends is required.
• Demonstrated experience advancing projects through site origination, land control, entitlements, permitting and interconnection; experience with interconnection processes from application through LGIA finalization.
• Strong familiarity and knowledge of development tools and value drivers, including grid analysis, interconnection studies, permitting, and financial model impacts.
• Full-spectrum knowledge of solar development and data center siting requirements and land-based development considerations.
• High comfort level in landowner negotiations and managing real estate documentation.

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail‑oriented and highly organized with strong documentation discipline.
• Strategic thinker who understands how land, grid access, and permitting translate into asset value.
• Creative problem solver with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tight timelines, and budgets simultaneously.
• Effective at managing multiple stakeholders within cross‑functional teams (development, interconnection, engineering, legal, finance).
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment and comfort operating in transaction‑driven environments.
• Exceptional communication skills; written, verbal, and presentation.

Location   Austin, TX | Miami, FL | Remote working can be considered

Travel   Up to 25% travel required as necessary

Job Level   Director – no direct reports

Location

This role will be based in Miami, FL.

Reporting

This role will reporting into the Team Lead of Service Operations. 

Summary of Role 

Palmetto believes that happy customers are not just those installed quickest, but those whose systems provide the value they expect. The Solar Field Service technician role is focused on upholding this promise to our customer, and will work with the Services team to ensure that system performance issues are resolved swiftly and professionally.

The Solar Field Service Technician is a utility player who can support Service, Installation, Job Closeout, Permitting/Inspection, etc.  They are the go-to person to help with ongoing Services needs throughout the 25+ year lifespan of a customer’s solar system, helping to build strong lifetime customer relationships.

Strategic & Tactical

• Provide onsite troubleshooting and repair of solar systems.
• Document visit and complete job close out report.
• Schedule site visits directly with the customer when required.
• Work with local field teams and central scheduling to optimize resolution times.
• Provide feedback to field team leadership, driving continuous improvement of Palmetto’s installation quality and execution.
• Assist with close out of pre-energization issues, ensuring customer projects are expertly executed and ready to generate power from Day 1 of permission to operate.
• Provide feedback to Palmetto’s Customer Experience team, working together to ensure Palmetto’s resolution of system issues provide not just satisfaction, but an experience they will brag about to their friends and family.
• Complete other tasks as needed, including but not limited to physical site surveys, inspections, and document collection.
• Be the key Palmetto field representative to deliver great quality, experience and performance of all Service and Installation work.
• Effectively communicate with homeowners on arrival times and confirmations on an as-needed basis.

Tactical Responsibilities

• Maintain SLAs for service work site visits
• Perform O&M work and monitoring support
• Perform site surveys/site visits
• Perform partner and internal field training
• Perform safety and quality site audits and JCO reviews and manage/site inspections
• Perform field installations including PV, storage, MPU or structural upgrade
• Perform damage and claims investigations

Qualifications

• Electrical License (only required in MA, a plus elsewhere)
• 3+ years of installing, repairing, and troubleshooting residential solar & storage systems.
• General knowledge of residential home maintenance and repair, ability to go the extra mile in remediating customer issues beyond the scope of solar system maintenance.
• General construction/framing experience is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces, etc.)
• Electrical experience is a plus.
• 1 year of working at heights including on rooftops, climbing ladders and stairs, and performing repetitive duties such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout the assigned workday.
• Ability to safely handle and maintain basic hand and power tools used for installation.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Must have a clean driving record

Position Description

Origis Energy is looking for an experienced Insurance Risk Manager to manage the organization’s overall insurance and corporate risk management programs for solar & BESS development, construction and operations. The Insurance Risk Manager acts as internal subject matter expert and will provide solutions to grow the business to include analyzing insurance needs by identifying risk exposures and analyzing and classifying risks to provide optimum coverage, costs and claim settlements. The ideal candidate will be someone with commercial risk and insurance experience, with a solid background and foundation in the fundamentals of commercial property & casualty insurance and construction insurance; with renewable energy industry experience being a huge plus.

The Insurance Risk Manager reports to Chief Financial Officer and is a regular, full-time position, eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of a clear risk philosophy balancing the necessary coverage required to meet the company’s needs with overall cost effectiveness and risk appetite.
• Manage the reporting, processing and adjustment of claims to include tracking, negotiating and resolution at the project and corporate levels including, but not limited to, All-Risk Property and Business Interruption, General and Umbrella/Excess Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability, Automobile Liability, Directors & Officers, Cyber, Crime, etc.
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders to provide coherent, accurate risk management and insurance advice and guide in implementing recommendations while demonstrating an executive presence with clients.
• Maintain and review for accuracy insurance documentation: annual binder and policy documents, endorsements, invoices, renewals, cover letters and insurance program audits.
• Complete, coordinate, and conduct policy renewal submissions and applications, manage mid-term adjustments to project and corporate insurance programs, and may administer self-insured plans.
• Development of insurance budgets at the corporate and project levels.
• Manage insurance brokers, insurers and stakeholder relationships to optimize cost and coverage to include onboarding of insurance carriers, brokers and establish NDAs as needed
• Participate in due diligence on insurance and other risk management areas for M&A activity
• Work with legal and procurement on insurance elements in customer and vendor contracts; develop insurance provision playbook and training for legal department.
• Point of contact on all insurance matters ensuring insurance requirement compliance with Lenders’ Financing and Equity Agreement requirements.
• Overall management of property, liability, and financial lines insurance programs, including surety.
• Prepare and present reports including proposals and presentations to management and development teams.
• Support the Business in verifying counterparty compliance with contractual obligations relative to insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• BS and/or BA, MBA preferred
• Risk management designations from relevant industry educational institutions such as CPCU / ARM
• Experience and understanding of the U.S. renewables and energy markets preferred
• 4+ years of experience in progressive insurance / risk management roles (underwriting, risk management, brokerage, or related field)
• In depth technical knowledge of insurance requirements in the renewable energy industry; preferably solar and battery storage, inclusive of project financing, is advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Key Attributes for Success

• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategic thinker
• Creativity in problem solving
• Ability to prioritize and manage tight timelines and budgets
• Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Hands on experience pursuing insurance recoveries and resolving conflicts
• Hands on experience in educating the marketplace on new technologies and facilitating insurance support

Location         New York, NY; Austin, TX; or Miami, FL

Travel              Approximately 10% travel, but may vary depending on claim and project needs

Job Level       Manager (no direct reports)

Position Description

Origis Energy is looking for an experienced Origination Manager or Director, Capacity and Energy Storage to join our team. This person will join and support an extremely experienced team with the main objective of driving additional pipeline growth and project successes in both utility scale solar and energy storage Experience with capacity markets, ancillary services value, energy arbitrage, and other energy storage-driven products, customer negotiations, comfort and experience with being the face of the company at customer meetings with an enthusiasm and drive to build customer solutions, a deep knowledge of grid analysis and technical energy storage expertise is a must. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support and grow strategic relationships with investor‑owned utilities, electric cooperatives, hypescalers, power traders, and municipal utilities, positioning the company as a long‑term partner for grid‑scale solar and energy storage solutions.
• Support battery storage commercial execution across a multi‑state territory, with accountability for market entry, deal flow, and customer development.
• Drive revenue by originating and supporting RFP responses and bilateral transactions for solar‑plus‑storage, surplus storage, and standalone BESS projects—from initial engagement through commercial alignment and Capacity Agreement/Toll negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate, and unlock new markets and products, delivering clear, investment‑ready recommendations to senior leadership on where to deploy capital and secure high‑value BESS opportunities.
• Leverage deep expertise in energy storage systems and optimization to articulate capacity value, grid benefits, and commercial upside to utility and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support commercial negotiations for PPAs and capacity structures, contributing to pricing strategy, risk allocation, and contract positioning.
• Navigate interconnection and deliverability considerations to ensure projects are commercially viable and executable in target markets.
• Manage external vendors and development budgets, maintaining commercial discipline and cost control through internal reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS and/or BA, MBA preferred
• Experience and deep understanding of the U.S. energy storage and utility scale solar markets
• Strong energy storage technical knowledge
• Experience in customer presentations and negotiations
• 3-5+ years of increasingly progressive development / origination experience
• Experience with a solar energy developer or energy storage company
• Preparation of market analyses and recommendations
• Familiarity and comfort in landowner negotiations
• Experience with reviewing and providing inputs for solar as well as energy storage financial models

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented, highly organized
• Exceptional communication skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategic thinker
• Creativity in problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets
• Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team

Job Level       Director - no direct reports

Location         Miami, FL; Austin, TX; remote considered for the right individual

Travel             40%

The Director of Origination, reporting to the Senior Director Origination, will play a key role in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities within the Central region (MISO/SPP), contributing to the growth and expansion of our renewable energy portfolio.

The Director of Origination will lead customer negotiations, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and must be comfortable serving as the face of the company in customer meetings. A strong enthusiasm for building customer-focused solutions is essential. Additionally, experience with project pricing, project modeling, reporting, proposal writing, and overall knowledge of the renewable project development life cycle is required.

The Director of Origination is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities  

Market Research and Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential business opportunities and market trends in the renewable energy sector, with a specific focus on solar and battery storage technologies. 
• Analyze market data, industry reports, and competitor strategies to inform business development strategies and decision-making processes. 

Lead Generation and Prospecting

• Identify and qualify potential leads and prospects within the Central region (MISO/SPP), including utilities, municipalities, commercial entities, and other stakeholders interested in renewable energy solutions. Target energy off-takers include Investor-owned utilities, Municipalities, Energy Cooperatives, and C&I counterparties. 
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of leads and opportunities, leveraging various channels such as networking events, industry conferences, and online platforms.

Relationship Building and Networking

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including utility executives, government officials, project developers, and industry partners, to facilitate collaboration and partnership opportunities. 
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote our renewable energy offerings and establish our presence in the market. 

Proposal Development and Presentation

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop customized proposals and presentations tailored to the needs and requirements of prospective clients. 
• Present proposals to potential clients, effectively communicating the value proposition of our renewable energy solutions and addressing any questions or concerns. 

Deal Negotiation and Closing

• Negotiate terms and agreements with clients, including pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements, to secure new business opportunities. 
• Work closely with legal and finance teams to finalize contracts and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Market Expansion and Growth

• Identify opportunities for market expansion and growth within the Central region, including geographic expansion, new market segments, and emerging technologies. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive business growth and achieve revenue targets. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields. 
• Experience and general understanding of the U.S. utility scale solar and energy storage markets; knowledge of the energy industry and familiarity with solar and battery storage technologies is preferred.  
• 5+ years’ experience working for a developer of renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro), energy storage, and/or thermal generation; working for an energy, oil and gas organization; investor-owned utility; or working for a renewable energy buyer with experience working with renewable project developers or leading development activities at the utility 
• Prior experience in business development, finance, sales, or related fields is a plus. 

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented, highly organized 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. 
• Strategic thinker 
• Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Location   Remote with travel

Travel   Up to 40% travel required as necessary

Job Level   Director – no direct reports