Solar Origination Manager | United States (Remote)

$140,000 - $170,000/Yr

BayWa - Air Force Academy, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Air Force Academy, CO

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services is seeking an Origination Manager / Senior Manager to join our Commercial team. This position is pivotal in managing project origination and other business development efforts, including market and siting strategy, policy advocacy, and project acquisitions in the western U.S., particularly focusing on the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market. The successful candidate will develop and manage BayWa's go-to-market strategy for western markets, lead market analysis and site selection for greenfield project development, and identify and manage early-stage project acquisitions. Additionally, the role involves leading regulatory initiatives and advocacy that advance new markets for renewable energy and storage development, aligning with the company's strategic objectives. The Origination Manager will become an expert in western power markets, identifying revenue opportunities and leading project economic model revenue optimization and analysis. This includes originating and assisting with structuring and closing large wholesale power transactions in coordination with the Power Marketing team. The individual will be responsible for presenting analysis and recommendations to key stakeholders and senior management, which includes preparing investment memoranda and presentations for the Executive Committee. The role requires effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills within a multi-disciplinary project team, as well as the ability to provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in power markets, policy analysis, revenue modeling, and transaction execution, with fluency in Microsoft Office, solar design software, storage modeling software, and geospatial software (e.g., GIS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage BayWa's go-to-market strategy for western markets.
• Lead market analysis and site selection for greenfield project development and identify and manage early-stage project acquisitions.
• Lead regulatory initiatives and advocacy that advances new markets for renewable energy and storage development and operations, as aligned with company strategic objectives.
• Become an expert in western power markets, including identifying revenue opportunities and leading project economic model revenue optimization and analysis.
• Originate and assist with structuring and closing large wholesale power transactions in coordination with the Power Marketing team.
• Present analysis and recommendations to key stakeholders and senior level management, including preparing investment memoranda and presentations for the Executive Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus minimum three years relevant industry experience; or Master's degree in a relevant discipline with minimum two years of relevant work/educational experience.
• Minimum of one year of work experience developing and implementing product/project or corporate strategy and presenting to senior leadership; power industry experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience tracking and evaluating energy policy, including direct participation in industry advocacy groups.
• Minimum of two years of project development-related experience in power generation, particularly in identifying sites for generation and storage, interconnection application submittal support, and conducting early-stage land and commercial diligence.
• Minimum of two years of North American power market experience; CAISO experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with solar design software and storage modeling software.
• Familiarity with geospatial software (e.g., GIS).
• Strong analytical skills and experience in revenue modeling.

Benefits

• Total compensation package dependent upon a number of factors, including candidate's professional experience, candidate's skills, position's seniority level, department's hiring budget, and position's location.
• Salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive annual bonus target based on individual and company performance.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer matching.
• Flexible work hours and remote first culture.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy for all Salaried, Full-time employees in the US.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave.
• Health and wellness benefit; up to $500 annually.
• Free language lessons.
• Virtual yoga, breathwork and stretching sessions with colleagues via intranet.
• Educational reimbursement.
• For Irvine, CA LE's only: Gym access and snacks for Irvine, CA employees.
• Relocation assistance, as applicable.