Solar & Storage Acquisition Lead (Australia)

Fuse Energy; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus scheme

Fully expensed tech

Private health insurance

Breakfast and dinner allowance

Job summary

Fuse Energy is building a new Australian project pipeline for Ready-to-Build solar and battery energy storage. You will source opportunities, lead due diligence and drive transactions end-to-end in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.

We seek someone with a strong renewable energy background, a robust Australian network of developers and landowners, and a track record of closing projects. Competitive salary, equity eligibility and biannual bonuses accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility-scale solar, battery energy storage or renewable energy development, acquisitions or M&A.
• Strong network with Australian developers, landowners and industry stakeholders.
• Able to move fast in an ambiguous, early-stage environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and originate Ready-to-Build solar and BESS projects through developers, landowners and networks.
• Lead technical, grid, planning and commercial due diligence on acquisition opportunities.
• Drive transactions end to end from first conversation through negotiation and close.
• Assess project risks across grid connection, permitting, land and construction readiness.
• Lead selective greenfield solar and BESS projects from site identification through Ready-to-Build.
• Work with our technical team to develop grid connection strategies with AEMO, DNSPs and TNSPs.
• Build strong relationships with developers, advisors, landowners and stakeholders across the Australian market.
• Ensure acquired and developed projects are deliverable, scalable and ready for construction.
• Track record of originating, assessing or closing renewable energy project transactions.
• Strong understanding of Australian grid connection processes, including AEMO, DNSPs and state approvals.
• Solid technical and commercial understanding of solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Exceptionally driven and high agency, with a history of making things happen without direction.
• Comfortable operating at pace in an ambiguous, early-stage environment.
• Strong network across Australian developers, landowners and industry stakeholders is a plus.
• Competitive salary and eligibility for equity.
• Biannual bonus scheme.
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs.
• Private health insurance
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees.

Skills

Solar energy

M&A

Due diligence

Negotiation

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Fuse Energy is building a new Australian project pipeline for Ready-to-Build solar and battery energy storage. You will source opportunities, lead due diligence and drive transactions end-to-end in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.

We seek someone with a strong renewable energy background, a robust Australian network of developers and landowners, and a track record of closing projects. Competitive salary, equity eligibility and biannual bonuses accompany this role.