Origination Team Member

Energy Vault; Canada; Remote; CAD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company seeks an Origination Team Member to support the Power Origination group. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing strategies, and negotiating renewable energy contracts. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and a background in finance, economics, or engineering, along with at least three years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Monthly Food Stipend

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance Allowance

Remote Work Tech Package

Mental Health Support

Educational Support for Family Planning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Renewables, Investment Banking, or Management Consulting.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to work across departments.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute on Intersect Power's power off-take strategy.
• Lead/support the RFP responses, proposal creation, structuring, negotiation.
• Conduct market research and develop business strategies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Market Research

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Intersect Power is a privately held clean energy company bringing innovative, scalable, American-made, low-carbon solutions to its customers in global energy markets. We develop, own, and operate some of the world’s largest grid-tied clean energy resources, as well as co-located facilities for large industrial loads, including data centers, e-fuels, and other energy-intensive products. We are laser-focused on the largest, most transformative clean energy projects that decarbonize the existing power grid and bring new loads to clean generation without the need for new transmission. Intersect is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are looking to fill key roles with talented professionals who want to make an impact.

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year andat our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area and San Diego, CA; NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

We are currently seeking candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

About This Position

Our Origination Team Member will be a key team member of the broader Origination and Trading group, supporting the marketing and origination activities of the Power Origination group. This includes conducting market research, developing business cases and strategies, and supporting the sales/origination, negotiation and closing of long-term renewable energy contracts. This position will report directly to the Director, Power Origination and work closely with Strategy, Business Development, and the Project Development teams. This position will be deeply involved in identifying new customer opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, team organization, deliverable development, and structuring power off-take agreements.

Overview of Trading & Origination Team

The team currently has fifteen employees and is responsible for the sales/structuring/execution of power product agreements for the project pipeline as well as the trading/optimization of the operating fleet to manage merchant energy exposure.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support and execute on Intersect Power’s power off-take strategy
• Work with the modeling teams to value proposed off-take transactions in Project models
• Lead/Support the RFP responses, proposal creation, structuring, negotiation and execution of solicitations and financeable transactions with target customers
• Act as an SME for power products & marketsSupport and grow power offtake customer base across CAISO
• Lead/Support research initiatives to grow our platformDevelop, organize, and deliver critical deliverables for internal and external audiences

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, engineering, or other relevant degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Renewables, Investment Banking, or Management Consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record of sharing and coordinating information across a diverse project team and developing deliverables and marketing materials.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work across departments and with external counterparties
• Ability to work independently, as a part of a team, and on multiple parallel tasks/projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsProven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Expert proficiency in Excel
• Passionate about the energy industry and fighting climate change
• PST hours strongly preferred.

*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Position is part of a remote team, with regular electronic and video communication
• The position requires 4x per year travel for company-wide meetups across US & Canada and regional meetings as needed by the department.
• This role will need to work during the two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year)

Reasonable accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [e-mail].

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: USD $115,000 - $125,000 (CAD $165,266 - $179,637) base salary with 25% annual target bonus
• Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents.
• Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to either your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track.
• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood.
• Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot and Maven, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents.
• Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats, pet insurance allowance, and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement.
• Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair.

Note: We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms.

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.

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