Principal Originator, Energy & Data Center Infrastructure

Metlen; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance program

Pension Plan

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Principal Originator, Energy & Data Center Infrastructure to originate, structure, and advance bankable power offtake agreements and integrated energy solutions for corporate customers, data center operators, utilities, and energy market participants. The role focuses on renewable generation, BESS, large-load power solutions, and bundled energy products.

You will collaborate with utilities, corporate clients, data center developers, and industrial customers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power markets, energy origination, commercial development, energy trading, or related commercial energy roles.
• CFA or P.Eng considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing complex energy transactions, including power purchase agreements, tolling arrangements, or other structured energy contracts
• Experience working with corporate offtakers, utilities, large industrial customers, or energy-intensive commercial clients
• Demonstrated exposure to renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), thermal generation, or integrated energy infrastructure projects
• Experience evaluating market fundamentals, pricing dynamics, transmission constraints, regulatory developments, and commercial risks affecting project economics
• Experience collaborating with development, engineering, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders to advance opportunities from origination through commercial execution
• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance program
• Pension Plan

Responsibilities

• Originate, qualify, and advance commercial opportunities across renewable energy, battery storage, thermal generation, and integrated power solutions
• Develop new business relationships with utilities, corporate clients, data center developers, industrial customers, and other strategic partners
• Lead the commercial structuring and negotiation of PPAs, virtual PPAs, tolling agreements, energy services agreements, and other complex energy transactions
• Design commercial solutions that align customer needs with the company's generation, storage, and energy infrastructure capabilities
• Assess commercial, regulatory, operational, and contractual risks and incorporate appropriate mitigation strategies into transaction structures
• Evaluate market trends and commercial opportunities, supporting portfolio growth and identifying new revenue streams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, development, finance, legal, regulatory, and executive teams to drive projects from origination to commercial close
• Present commercial recommendations and transaction strategies to senior leadership and support due diligence, negotiations, financing, and investment approvals

Skills

Power markets experience

Energy origination

Commercial development

Energy trading

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or related field

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are hiring a Principal Originator, Energy & Data Center Infrastructure to join our team in MRES-ET division based inCalgary, Canada.

As a Principal Originator, Energy & Data Centers, you will responsible for originating, structuring, and advancing bankable power offtake agreements and integrated energy solutions for corporate customers, data center operators, utilities, and energy market participants. The role focuses on renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), large-load power solutions, and bundled energy and environmental attribute products.

Your role will encompass:

• Originate, qualify, and advance commercial opportunities across renewable energy, battery storage, thermal generation, and integrated power solutions
• Develop new business relationships with utilities, corporate clients, data center developers, industrial customers, and other strategic partners
• Lead the commercial structuring and negotiation of PPAs, virtual PPAs, tolling agreements, energy services agreements, and other complex energy transactions
• Design commercial solutions that align customer needs with the company's generation, storage, and energy infrastructure capabilities
• Assess commercial, regulatory, operational, and contractual risks and incorporate appropriate mitigation strategies into transaction structures
• Evaluate market trends and commercial opportunities, supporting portfolio growth and identifying new revenue streams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, development, finance, legal, regulatory, and executive teams to drive projects from origination to commercial close
• Present commercial recommendations and transaction strategies to senior leadership and support due diligence, negotiations, financing, and investment approvals

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power markets, energy origination, commercial development, energy trading, or related commercial energy roles
• CFA or P.Eng considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing complex energy transactions, including power purchase agreements, tolling arrangements, or other structured energy contracts
• Experience working with corporate offtakers, utilities, large industrial customers, or energy-intensive commercial clients
• Demonstrated exposure to renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), thermal generation, or integrated energy infrastructure projects
• Experience evaluating market fundamentals, pricing dynamics, transmission constraints, regulatory developments, and commercial risks affecting project economics
• Experience collaborating with development, engineering, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders to advance opportunities from origination through commercial execution
• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance program
• Pension Plan

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability

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