Employees in this role are responsible for leading and coordinating key functions of a project such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review and financial negotiations. The position plays a key role in building strategic relationships and executing major contracts necessary to support the Company’s generating business growth initiatives. This role reviews and oversees the development of key project agreements. This role is responsible for all aspects of the bus... more details
NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. Is creating a sustainable future important to you? Join our world-class team today
Position Specific Description
The expansion of the transmission system will pave the way for a carbon-free future that allows renewables to be implemented in resource optimal locations and transported to load centers. In order to achieve this goal, significant amounts of new transmission infrastructure will need to be built. NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission developer in the US and Canada to develop transmission solutions that enable this future.
The Director, Origination is responsible for leading the origination of new and enhanced transmission projects. This position will engage in relevant regulatory and stakeholder processes at the CEC, CPUC, and CAISO, collaborating with NEET's partners, and working with NEET's Development Team to originate new transmission opportunities in the CAISO and WECC region.
Other responsibilities to include:
- Driving early stage aspects of project life-cycle, including need/solution identification, financial feasibility analysis, and regulatory engagement to originate new transmission opportunities NEET can pursue.
- Supporting due diligence of potential partnerships and M&A opportunities in CAISO and WECC.
Location: Remote. Preferrably California (San Francisco/San Diego area) or West Coast based.
Employees in this role are responsible for leading and coordinating key functions of a project such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review and financial negotiations. The position plays a key role in building strategic relationships and executing major contracts necessary to support the Company’s generating business growth initiatives. This role reviews and oversees the development of key project agreements. This role is responsible for all aspects of the business deal and will be involved in the closure of multiple projects.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Translates company financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners
- Assembles and leads internal cross functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes
- Provides overall leadership and drive key decisions during negotiations
- Delivers on contracting objectives and proforma requirements
- Delivers contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success
- Manages the contracting budget and schedule for assigned projects
- Provides periodic updates to and interact with senior management
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- High School Grad/GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 10+ years
- Bachelor's - Business Administration
- Master's - Business Administration
The base pay for this position is $172,000.00 to $258,000.00 per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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