Capital Power
Business Development Specialist, US Renewables
Phoenix · Senior · Full-time
Work authorization required$130k-$165kDetected 31 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingValuationCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingRenewable Energy
About the role
- 3-6 years of relevant experience in business development, project development, project management, or energy/infrastructure sectors.
- Experience in renewable energy (wind, solar, energy storage) or strong exposure to energy markets and project development processes.
Responsibilities
- Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions.
- With us, your contributions matter - we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results.
- Reporting to the Sr Specialist, Business Development, US Renewables the Business Development Specialist, US Renewables is responsible for supporting the identification, evaluation, and execution of opportunities to develop or acquire utility-scale renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, and energy storage.
- This role will contribute to project development and due diligence activities, collaborate across internal teams, and help build relationships with key market participants to support Capital Power's growth strategy.
Requirements
- Up to 20-30% travel required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (MBA or graduate degree considered an asset).
- Working knowledge of U.S. power markets, including ISO/RTO structures (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, MISO), and general market dynamics.
- Ability to coordinate and contribute effectively within cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Solid communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to prepare presentations and clearly convey complex concepts.
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation
- 130,000 - 165,000 annual salary
- Note: the specific salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
- This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement programs, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
Benefits
- the specific salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
- This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement programs, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
- The successful candidate will undergo education verification, reference checks, and a criminal record check.
Company info
- Supporting the identification and evaluation of development and acquisition opportunities for renewable and energy storage projects
- Assisting with project development activities, including coordination of cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, legal, finance, regulatory)
- Contributing to due diligence efforts for potential investments and acquisitions
- Building and maintaining relationships with developers, landowners, utilities, and other key stakeholders
- Monitoring market trends, policy developments, and competitive activity to inform business development strategy
- Supporting representation of the company at industry events and meetings
- Assisting in financial modeling, project valuation, and risk analysis for development and acquisition opportunities
- Supporting the preparation of business cases, investment memos, and presentations for internal stakeholders
- Collaborating with finance and legal teams to assess project feasibility and commercial structures
- Supporting the negotiation of agreements such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), joint ventures, land agreements, and development arrangements
- Assisting with permitting, regulatory, and interconnection processes
- Contributing to business plans, development strategies, and budget planning
- Providing insights and analysis to support long-term growth objectives
- Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.
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