Origination Senior Associate

EDP Renewables; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables in Houston, TX seeks an Origination Senior Associate to support North America commercial strategies, focusing on data center growth, utility tariffs, and interconnection frameworks.

You will create market analysis, presentations, and enduring relationships with utilities, regulators, and data center operators, contributing to strategic opportunities and AI-enabled energy solutions.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (three days in office, two remote) with travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, or a related field.
• Strong written, analytical, and presentation skills with ability to communicate complex energy market concepts.
• Experience with energy procurement, PPAs, and data center energy strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-load growth trends and data center market developments to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with utilities/regulators to track tariffs and interconnection frameworks.
• Create market analyses, presentations, and executive materials for stakeholders.
• Support Origination team on RFPs and product solutions.
• Create and present deliverables to advance department objectives.
• Monitor trends in AI-driven data center growth and energy solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Microsoft Office

Energy market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Energy market analytics tools

Job description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Origination Senior Associate works under the guidance of the EVP of Origination and will focus on understanding large load interconnection structures with utilities and ISOs to support the commercial strategies across North America. The role will leverage market analytics and commercial expertise to evaluate data center growth trends, utility and RTO tariffs, transmission interconnection developments, federal and state policy trends, and behind-the-meter energy solutions so there are seamless product offerings across North America.

Main responsibilities:

• Analyze large-load growth trends, data center market developments, utility tariffs, and ISO market design changes to identify new business opportunities for existing and potential large load customers
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders and regulatory organizations to track emerging tariffs, large-load interconnection frameworks, and data center energy policies
• Create presentations, market assessments, financial analyses, and executive-level materials for both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the C&I Origination team on hyper-scaler RFPs and product solutions
• Create and present deliverables to both internal and external parties to advance department objectives
• Monitor emerging trends in AI-driven data center growth, electrification, distributed energy resources, and corporate sustainability procurement strategies

Employment type

Full time

Work site

Houston, TX.

Work Hybrid schedule, three days in the office and two days remote

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, energy structuring, utility power markets, corporate energy procurement, data center energy strategy, or other energy focused roles
• Understanding of energy procurement strategies used by hyperscale technology companies and large data center operators
• Familiarity with utility service tariffs, large-load interconnection processes, transmission planning, and power market design
• Experience with PPAs, renewable energy procurement, battery storage transactions, and behind-the-meter energy solutions
• Knowledge of wholesale power markets including CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, or SPP
• Experience evaluating load growth opportunities associated with data centers, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, or electrification initiatives

Travel:

Up to 40%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong written, analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex energy market concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional quantitative capabilities with the ability to evaluate commercial opportunities and market risks
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage utilities, technology companies, consultants, developers, and energy buyers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple commercial opportunities simultaneously
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for developing innovative customer solutions
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while driving commercial outcomes independently
• Ability to travel and support customer engagements and industry conferences
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and energy market analytical tools preferred
• Demonstrated competency in commercial origination, customer engagement, strategic problem solving, power markets, and energy technology solutions

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle