Associate, Project Valuations & Project Analytics

Avantus; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical and dental coverage

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Avantus is seeking an Associate for Project Valuation & Analytics to support financial modeling, valuation, and analytics across its utility-scale renewable energy portfolio. The role involves developing financial models, analyzing market assumptions, and preparing materials used in internal investment reviews and project financing.

This position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of renewable energy development and project finance within a growing independent power producer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in renewable energy, project finance, or investment banking.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize quantitative analysis into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update financial models for the project portfolio.
• Analyze IRR, NPV, and cash flow projections.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses on key variables.
• Evaluate power price forecasts and storage revenue opportunities.
• Support PPA pricing and merchant exposure assessments.
• Prepare investment memos and lender presentations.
• Maintain valuation databases and analytics workflows.
• Assist due diligence for financing and acquisitions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication of insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Avantus

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America’s growing energy demand.

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Associate, Project Valuation & Analytics position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to our Y.

Associates of Project Valuation and Analytics at Avantus support financial modeling, valuation, and analytical work across the company’s utility-scale renewable energy project portfolio. This role will contribute to project investment decisions by developing financial models, analyzing market assumptions, and preparing materials used in internal investment reviews and project financing processes.

This position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of renewable energy development and project finance.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Develop and update financial models for utility-scale renewable energy project portfolio.
• Support valuation analysis including IRR, NPV, and cash flow projections.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis on key variables including power prices, capital costs, operating expenses, and financing terms.
• Analyze power price forecasts, storage revenue opportunities, and contract structures.
• Support evaluation of PPA pricing, merchant exposure, and capacity revenues.
• Work closely with Development and Commercial teams to update project economics as development milestones are achieved.
• Track key project assumptions including interconnection costs, capital expenditures, and operating expenses.
• Assist with preparation of investment memos, lender presentations, and financial summaries.
• Support due diligence processes for project financing and acquisitions.
• Maintain project valuation databases and analytical tools.
• Support improvements to financial modeling templates and analytics workflows.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in renewable energy, project finance, energy consulting, or investment banking
• Exposure to financial modeling and infrastructure or energy project economics
• Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize quantitative analysis into clear insights

• 401(k) matching
• comprehensive medical and dental plan options
• flexible PTO

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.

Pay Range

$1—$2 USD