WGL - Advisor, Commercial Development, Data Centers & Power Solutions

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive plan

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Job summary

WGL Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Advisor for Commercial Development in Virginia to drive data center and distributed power opportunities. You will build financial models, assess project economics, and craft customer proposals for executive reviews.

Collaboration across commercial, engineering, and finance teams is essential to optimize value and advance deals. The role emphasizes market analysis, risk assessment, and structuring innovative energy solutions within a fast-evolving energy

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and interpret robust financial models for distributed generation and data center opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate project economics and commercial structures.
• Experience developing customer-facing proposals and executive presentations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models supporting distributed generation, bridge power, microgrid, data center, and energy infrastructure opportunities.
• Evaluate project economics and commercial structures to support investment decisions.
• Develop customer proposals, commercial offers, and business cases for senior leadership.
• Lead opportunity screening and qualification activities and support market analysis.
• Create forecasts and develop development plans to advance opportunities through the lifecycle.

Skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Customer proposals

Presentations

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering/Mathematics/Energy Systems

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionWGL - Advisor, Commercial Development, Data Centers & Power SolutionsThe Advisor, Commercial Development, Data Centers & Power Solutions plays a key role in the development, evaluation, and commercialization of data center and distributed power generation opportunities. This position sits at the intersection of commercial development, project economics, market analysis, and customer engagement. Working closely with business development, engineering, operations, and finance teams, you will help advance opportunities from origination through execution by developing financial models, evaluating commercial structures, supporting customer proposals, and providing insights that drive investment and growth decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytically driven professional who is passionate about energy infrastructure, emerging power solutions, and helping customers navigate a rapidly evolving energy landscape.What You'll DoBuild and maintain financial models supporting distributed generation, bridge power, microgrid, data center, and energy infrastructure opportunitiesEvaluate project economics, commercial structures, and customer pricing strategies to support investment and development decisionsPerform sensitivity analyses and assess risks to identify mitigation strategies and optimize opportunity valueSupport investment decision-making and commercial approval processes through rigorous economic analysisDevelop customer proposals, commercial offers, executive presentations, and business casesStructure and evaluate energy-as-a-service solutions, power purchase agreements, and other innovative commercial arrangementsAssess alternative technical and commercial configurations to identify optimal customer solutionsLead opportunity screening and qualification activities while supporting market and competitor analysisAnalyze lost and abandoned opportunities to identify trends and improve commercial effectivenessParticipate in customer meetings and business development activities, helping translate complex concepts into compelling value propositionsDevelop materials that support customer engagement, negotiations, and follow-up discussionsCreate, maintain, and analyze opportunity forecasts, development plans, and commercial assumptionsPartner with engineering, operations, finance, and external stakeholders to advance opportunities through the development lifecycleProvide commercial insights and recommendations to senior leadership that support strategic decision-making and project advancementWhat You'll BringExperience in commercial development, strategy, finance, project economics, energy markets, infrastructure, consulting, or a related fieldStrong financial modeling and quantitative analysis capabilitiesExperience evaluating project economics, investment opportunities, and commercial structuresDemonstrated ability to develop customer-facing proposals, presentations, and business casesStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsExceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insightsAbility to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across commercial, technical, operational, and leadership teamsStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy Systems, or a related disciplineWhy Join?Be part of a growing business focused on data centers, distributed energy, and emerging power solutionsWork on complex, high-impact opportunities from initial concept through commercial executionGain exposure to strategic investment decisions, customer engagement, and energy infrastructure developmentCollaborate with experienced professionals across commercial, engineering, operations, and finance teamsHelp shape innovative solutions that support customers' evolving energy needs and contribute to long-term business growthThe role offers a competitive salary range of $114,200 to $166,450 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, this position is eligible for our Short-Term Incentive compensation program. Employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, retirement savings programs, and paid time off.#LI-MW1For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.