Aecon Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Director to lead our power development efforts in the United States. In this role, you will leverage your extensive track record to originate, develop, and close a spectrum of power projects, focusing on holistic solutions for large load clients and utilities.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute an origination strategy, with a bias towards offering holistic power solutions to large load clients, including developing new energy storage, renewables, and generation for data center developers.
- Establish partnerships with firms acquiring and repowering assets.
- Identify and pursue utility-generated RFPs with an investment component.
- Drive internal and external processes related to offtake opportunities, including RFP engagements with regulated utilities and bilateral offtake negotiations.
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
- Contribute to marketing efforts and client outreach to convey Aecon’s capabilities.
- Leverage the company’s greenfield pipeline to structure value-added services for clients.
- Support the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of long-term PPAs, VPPAs, and innovative commercial structures.
- Represent the company to potential clients at relevant industry events.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Revenue, Development, Pre-Construction, Project Finance, Fleet, and Solutions.
- Prepare tracking and analytics of project pipelines and provide regular updates to the executive team.
- Stay informed on trends impacting renewable development and their implications for client opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of experience with a renewable developer.
- Bachelor's Degree, with a focus on Finance or Engineering.
- Experience originating, structuring, and negotiating PPAs in organized power markets.
- Experience dealing within U.S. regional transmission organizations or independent system operators.
- Significant regulatory or commercial experience with available green tariffs.
- High level of fluency in PPA document language, key terms, and the ability to structure and negotiate these terms.
- Knowledge of and experience with datacenter power procurement.
- Knowledge of U.S. energy markets, RTOs, and electric transmission.
- Knowledge of the physical transmission system and long-term procurement required to enable generation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction, with a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Aecon is guided by our core values: Safety Always – if we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all; Integrity – we lead by example, with humility and courage; Accountability – we’re passionate about delivering on our commitments; and Inclusion – we provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
