Power Originator

Total Energies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America is seeking a Power Originator to identify, structure, negotiate, and execute electricity, capacity, and renewable energy transactions across North American markets. You will develop solutions for internal and external customers and collaborate with IPPs, developers, and load-serving entities to grow the portfolio.

The role requires at least 5 years in energy commodities, strong knowledge of ERCOT, PJM, or CAISO, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in energy commodities.
• Experience in wholesale electricity trading, marketing, operations, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. power markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO).
• Proven business development and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Origin, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and execute power and related energy transactions.
• Support procurement of flexible assets (BESS, CCGTs) to balance portfolio.
• Collaborate with trading, risk, credit, legal, and finance teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Wholesale electricity trading

Risk management

Power market knowledge

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Spanish/French proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Context & EnvironmentRenewable electricity is at the heart of the 21st-century energy transition. To help meet growing global energy demand responsibly, TotalEnergies is making significant investments in solar and wind generation, as well as battery energy storage solutions, with the ambition of becoming one of the world's top five renewable energy producers by 2030.The United States power market is a strategic priority for TotalEnergies and its Gas, Renewables & Power (GRP) business segment, leveraging the Company's well-established natural gas and commodities platform. Given the diversity and complexity of U.S. electricity markets, success requires deep market expertise, strong risk and position management capabilities, and a thorough understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America (TGPNA) serves as the Company's U.S. trading affiliate within the GRP organization. TGPNA is responsible for a broad range of commercial activities, including marketing and trading, transportation, storage, exports, and other services that support TotalEnergies' U.S. energy portfolio. This portfolio primarily encompasses natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), power, and environmental products, all of which play a critical role in advancing the Company's integrated multi-energy strategy.Operating in a dynamic and highly competitive environment, the U.S. Trading Origination Team plays a central role in developing and executing TotalEnergies' commercial strategy across U.S. energy markets. The team is instrumental in identifying growth opportunities, creating value across the energy portfolio, and supporting the Company's ambition to become a leading multi-energy provider focused on the energies of the future.ActivitiesThe Power Originator will play a key role in advancing TotalEnergies' U.S. Power Trading and Origination strategy by identifying, structuring, negotiating, and executing short- and long-term power transactions across North American energy markets. The role focuses on the purchase and sale of electricity, capacity, renewable energy products, and related services, with a particular emphasis on developing customized solutions for both internal and external customers.In addition, the Power Originator will support the procurement and negotiation of agreements for flexible generation and load management assets, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs), and demand response resources, to help optimize and balance portfolio exposures.Success in this role requires a deep understanding of TotalEnergies' broader U.S. energy strategy and the ability to translate that strategy into commercially viable opportunities. The Power Originator will collaborate with independent power producers (IPPs), renewable energy developers, energy funds, load-serving entities, generation developers, and large industrial and commercial customers to identify and execute transactions that support the Company's growth objectives.The position involves direct interaction with both internal and external stakeholders and requires strong commercial, analytical, and relationship management capabilities. The Power Originator will coordinate closely with trading, risk, credit, legal, finance, and management teams to ensure transactions are successfully executed and integrated into the Company's portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Broad Commercial and Market Expertise:
  • Asset portfolios and contractual structures
  • Product flows and commercial arrangements
  • Market dynamics and key counterparties
  • Portfolio positions, risk management, and optimization strategies
  • Growth initiatives and new energy business development opportunities
• Business Development and Relationship Management:
  • Utilities, cooperatives, municipal utilities, retail electric providers (REPs), and industrial and commercial customers
  • Renewable energy developers, IPPs, utilities, and load-serving entities
  • Identify and originate new commercial opportunities aligned with the Company's strategic priorities.
  • Expand and diversify the Company's portfolio of power customers and counterparties.
• Portfolio Optimization and Transaction Execution:
  • Identify portfolio risks and commercial opportunities
  • Optimize positions to maximize value and reduce costs
  • Structure and execute transactions that enhance flexibility, mitigate risk, and support profitability
• Originate, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and execute power, renewable, environmental product, and related energy commodity transactions.
• Support the procurement and contracting of flexible assets that enhance portfolio performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Deliver services under existing and future commercial agreements
  • Monitor scheduling, operational, and settlement activities
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, annual planning, and long-term strategic planning processes
  • Evaluate and pursue new business opportunities
• Accountabilities:
  • Ensure full compliance with the TotalEnergies Code of Conduct, Compliance Manual, and all applicable Company and Group policies and procedures.
  • Identify, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and execute a broad range of power-related commercial transactions.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and portfolio expansion.
  • Recommend and implement transactions that generate profit, reduce costs, optimize asset performance, and create value across the Group.
  • Collaborate effectively with trading desks and support functions to ensure best commercial and operational practices are maintained.
  • Coordinate with front-office teams, credit, finance, legal, risk, operations, and management to ensure the seamless implementation and execution of originated transactions.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of applicable financial market regulations and evolving regulatory requirements across the markets in which the Company operates.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a commercial role within the energy commodities sector.
• Demonstrated experience in wholesale electricity trading, marketing, operations, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. power markets, particularly ERCOT, PJM, and/or CAISO.
• Proven business development and relationship management skills, with a track record of establishing and expanding partnerships with power market counterparties.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive, innovative, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and deliver results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver impactful presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish and/or French is considered an asset.
• Preference for origination experience in PJM, MISO or NYISO.

About the company

TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP)

Our Culture

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population while fulfilling our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success while ensuring safety in all our operations.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding and ever-changing industry, we cultivate a friendly workplace where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, and where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

Joining TotalEnergies

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges. Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together. We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.