Private Equity Principal - Energy & Infrastructure

Selby Jennings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partners with a leading Private Equity platform in Washington, DC to recruit a Private Equity Principal who will lead sourcing, evaluation, and execution of investments across energy, infrastructure and real assets.

The role emphasizes transaction execution, portfolio oversight and strategic decision-making, with mentorship to junior professionals and regular engagement with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Accounting, or related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 7-10+ years of experience within infrastructure investing, project finance, private equity, investment banking, structured finance, or related principal investing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading investments through the full lifecycle, including sourcing, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring skills with experience analyzing complex capital structures.
• Experience investing in or financing renewable energy, infrastructure, or other real asset opportunities is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and strong execution standards.
• Track record of collaborating with counterparties, advisors, lenders, and legal teams to successfully negotiate and close transactions.
• Passion for energy transition, infrastructure development, and deploying capital into opportunities with measurable long-term impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and underwriting of new investment opportunities across renewable energy, infrastructure, and other real asset sectors.
• Drive transaction execution from initial assessment through closing, coordinating diligence efforts and managing key workstreams.
• Oversee the development and review of complex financial models, transaction structures, return analyses, and scenario testing to support investment recommendations.
• Partner with developers, sponsors, advisors, lenders, and legal counsel to negotiate transaction terms and facilitate successful investment outcomes.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations, market analyses, and transaction materials to senior leadership and investment committees.
• Monitor portfolio investments and contribute to value-creation initiatives, performance analysis, and reporting processes.
• Mentor and oversee junior team members, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of analytical rigor.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal execution

Leadership

Portfolio management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Selby Jennings partners with a leading Private Equity platform in Washington, DC to recruit a Private Equity Principal who will lead sourcing, evaluation, and execution of investments across energy, infrastructure and real assets.

The role emphasizes transaction execution, portfolio oversight and strategic decision-making, with mentorship to junior professionals and regular engagement with senior stakeholders.