Remote Public Power Originator — Drive High-Value Deals

Mainspring Energy; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stock options

100% target bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Mainspring Energy is seeking a high-energy Public Power Senior Originator to drive commercial strategy across Municipalities, Electric Cooperatives, and IOUs. You will manage an established "rolodex" of utility relationships, pitch Mainspring’s value proposition, opening doors at the executive level, and driving high-value, complex transactions from initial handshake to financial close.

If you thrive on the road, love hosting counterparties, excel at translating market tailwinds into executed

Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years in the North American power or clean energy sectors, with at least 6+ years in outward-facing origination or commercial roles.
• Proven history of originating, negotiating, and closing complex energy transactions (equipment sales, PPAs, BTAs, capacity contracts).
• Deep knowledge of Public Power procurement processes, G&T co‑op structures, board governance, and utility financial models.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for client dinners, conferences, and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Growth: Lead sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and closure of high-value commercial arrangements with Public Power counterparties.
• Leverage & Expand Your Network: Serve as the primary face of Mainspring in Public Power; mobilize relationships with utility executives and traders to originate new opportunities.
• Be the Ultimate Brand Ambassador & Entertainer: Represent Mainspring at industry conferences and at customer sites; host key decision-makers.
• Capitalize on Demand Drivers: Position Mainspring’s Linear Generator for urgent utility needs like data center interconnection delays and load growth.
• Lead Complex Negotiations: Structure term sheets, MOUs, and purchase agreements with internal teams.
• Navigate Utility Procurement: Lead responses to RFPs, IRP engagements, and bilateral partnerships.
• Shape Product Strategy: Feed market intelligence back to product, engineering, and leadership.

Skills

Public Power expertise

Strong networking

Negotiation skills

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics

Job description

Mainspring Energy is seeking a high-energy Public Power Senior Originator to drive commercial strategy across Municipalities, Electric Cooperatives, and IOUs. You will manage an established "rolodex" of utility relationships, pitch Mainspring’s value proposition, opening doors at the executive level, and driving high-value, complex transactions from initial handshake to financial close.

If you thrive on the road, love hosting counterparties, excel at translating market tailwinds into executed