Current Positions

Director, Interconnection

Joe Amara Executive Search specializes in placing top talent within the power generation and emerging infrastructure. We recruit on c-suite, senior leadership, and technical positions located throughout the Americas. For more information, visit joeamara.com. The Director, Interconnection is responsible for overseeing the interconnection process for both greenfield solar and BESS projects and projects acquired through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across North America. This role manages the entire interconnection lifecycle, from initial applications to final execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and efficient project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in energy infrastructure, in-depth knowledge of grid interconnection processes, and a strong track record in both greenfield development and M&A-driven project integration. Key Responsibilities Greenfield Project Responsibilities:

Interconnection Process Management: Lead the interconnection strategy and execution for greenfield BESS projects, including the submission of applications, coordination with utilities, and compliance with technical standards.
Utility Engagement: Develop new relationships with utilities and regional transmission organizations (RTOs) to facilitate interconnection for greenfield projects. Manage ongoing negotiations and ensure timely progress.
Technical Assessments: Collaborate with internal engineering teams to assess grid capacity, transmission constraints, and potential risks in the early stages of project planning.
Regulatory and Permitting: Ensure greenfield projects comply with all regulatory requirements for interconnection, including state and federal permitting. Monitor policy changes that could affect project timelines or costs.

M&A Project Responsibilities:

Due Diligence: Evaluate the interconnection status of potential acquisition targets, including reviewing existing interconnection agreements, utility relationships, and regulatory compliance. Provide critical insights into the feasibility and risks associated with acquired projects.
Integration of Acquired Projects: Lead the transition of acquired projects into the company’s portfolio, ensuring a smooth continuation of the interconnection process. Address any gaps in compliance or documentation and resolve any ongoing interconnection challenges.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the liaison between the company and utility counterparts for acquired projects, ensuring seamless communication and coordination on interconnection-related matters.
Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize or improve interconnection positions for acquired projects, including potential upgrades or renegotiation of terms where necessary.

Shared Responsibilities Across Greenfield and M&A:

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects—greenfield or acquired—meet regulatory requirements at the local, state, and federal levels. Stay updated on evolving grid standards and interconnection policies.
Risk Management: Proactively identify risks that could impact interconnection timelines, costs, or compliance. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or financial losses.
Project Coordination: Collaborate with internal project developers, external engineering teams, and construction managers to align on timelines, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements for both types of projects.
Reporting and Data Management: Track and report on key performance metrics for greenfield and acquired projects, including interconnection approval timelines, costs, and utility compliance. Share insights with senior leadership to guide future strategy.

Required Qualifications

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3-8 years of experience in managing interconnection processes, with a focus on both greenfield projects and M&A integration. Experience in renewable energy or energy storage is strongly preferred.
Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of grid interconnection requirements, utility tariffs, and FERC regulations. Experience in both greenfield development and assessing M&A opportunities for renewable or storage projects.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Experience overseeing the transition of projects from M&A deals to operational status is a plus.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Software Proficiency: Experience with power systems modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, PowerWorld).

Location: Remote

Job Number: 500a

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Chief Commercial Officer

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies in power generation and emerging infrastructure, with a focus on C-suite, leadership, and critical hires. Our in-depth knowledge of power generation and expansive network of professionals pioneering novel infrastructure enable us to provide clients with exceptional talent and valuable market insights in today’s dynamic energy landscape. We add value by attracting the valued. About the Role Our client, an innovative and fast-growing independent power producer, is on a mission to transform the renewable energy sector with a focus on utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects across North America. They are seeking an experienced Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to join their executive team and drive the company’s commercial growth strategy. This confidential search, conducted by Joe Amara Executive Search, presents a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the company’s commercial success. The CCO will play a critical role in defining and executing strategies that maximize revenue, optimize portfolio balance, and position the organization for long-term success. This is a high-impact role that provides the chance to lead a talented team, engage in influential negotiations, and make a significant contribution to the future of renewable energy in North America. As CCO, you’ll join a company that values strategic thinking, innovative solutions, and sustainable growth. You’ll collaborate closely with the executive team to develop a forward-looking approach that aligns with both immediate revenue goals and long-term objectives. If you’re a driven leader with deep expertise in the renewable energy sector and a passion for driving transformation, this is the ideal opportunity to make your mark. Key Responsibilities

Develop and Implement Commercial Strategy

Create a comprehensive commercial strategy that aligns with company goals, focusing on the development of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage assets across North America.
Lead revenue-generation efforts at both project and corporate levels, identifying and pursuing growth opportunities to increase market share and optimize portfolio composition.

Executive Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making

Work closely with the executive team, presenting strategic recommendations to the Company’s executive committee and supporting preparation for key investment processes.
Refine and ensure adherence to investment protocols to drive streamlined decision-making and alignment with corporate objectives.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Lead the company’s M&A strategy to achieve revenue targets, ensuring portfolio diversification and alignment with desired market exposure.
Identify opportunities for both divestment and acquisition to maintain an ideal pipeline and a balanced risk-reward profile, overseeing end-to-end transaction processes.

Offtake Strategy and Contract Negotiations

Develop and execute competitive off-take bidding and negotiation strategies, securing power purchase agreements (PPAs) and similar contracts with utilities, trading firms, and corporate clients.
Provide expert guidance on structuring optimal PPA terms, contract duration, revenue mix, and hedging strategies, ensuring that all agreements align with financial goals and market forecasts.

Lead and Cultivate a High-Performance Team

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 15 transaction and origination professionals distributed across the U.S.
Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement, enabling team members to drive successful outcomes and grow within their roles.

Drive Cross-Departmental Integration and Operational Excellence

Promote synergy across all departments by creating and demonstrating a culture of achievement, operational excellence, and mutual support.
Champion initiatives that drive process improvement and strategic alignment, ensuring that commercial objectives are effectively integrated across the organization.

Location: Remote

Job Number: 502

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Vice President, Transmission

Lead the transmission interconnection processes, focusing on MISO, PJM, ERCOT, and WEC markets.
Accelerate transmission interconnection efforts in MISO and PJM to drive development and investment decisions.
Manage interconnection strategies, including cluster processes in RTOs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth interconnection, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including market operators.
Utilize in-house software for interconnection project management across various markets, ensuring accurate modeling and forecasting.
Engage with senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on transmission interconnection initiatives and market-specific challenges.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, utilities, and transmission service providers.
Lead production cost modeling development and implementation.
Manage interconnection planning and execution, including overseeing third-party vendors.

Location: Confidential

Job Number: 500

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Executive Search, Client Manager

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies in power generation and emerging infrastructure, with a focus on C-suite, leadership, and critical hires. Our in-depth knowledge of power generation and expansive network of professionals pioneering novel infrastructure enable us to provide clients with exceptional talent and valuable market insights in today’s dynamic energy landscape. We add value by attracting the valued. For over 17 years, Joe Amara has been a trusted partner for companies at the forefront of utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, and emerging infrastructure. Our firm is known for delivering exceptional executive talent with unmatched speed and accuracy, shaping the future of the renewable energy landscape. We are not just recruiters; we are trusted advisors who anticipate the needs of our clients before they do, guiding them through complex hiring decisions and helping them build impactful leadership teams. We are seeking a Client Manager to join our high-performing executive search team in Chicago. This role offers a unique opportunity to help grow the business by developing new client relationships and reinvigorating past ones. As a Client Manager, you will be the face of our firm, embodying our core values of authenticity, intellectual curiosity, and a consultative approach. What You’ll Do:

Originate and Grow Business: Initiate and lead new client pitches, bringing in new opportunities and rekindling relationships with past clients. You'll educate clients on our bespoke executive search approach, focusing on our in-depth understanding of renewables, BESS, and other emerging infrastructure technologies.
Provide Strategic Insights: Collaborate with our delivery team to present top-tier candidates and provide market intelligence that helps clients navigate the evolving power markets and energy transition.
Build Relationships with Industry Leaders: Network with senior management and C-suite executives across the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, identifying new business opportunities and maintaining long-term relationships.
Lead the Recruitment Process: Drive recruitment strategies, lead kick-off calls, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. Present highly qualified candidates and provide strategic counsel on their hiring needs.
Contribute to Our Proven Process: Utilize our proven process of diagnosing client pain points and delivering exceptional results, leveraging your understanding of market dynamics and client-specific challenges.

Who You Are:

Experienced: You have 5+ years of experience in recruiting or B2B business development, ideally within capital markets, engineering, or technology.
Industry-Savvy: You're curious and passionate about renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. You understand the challenges of these fast-paced industries and have the strategic insight to tackle them head-on.
Authentic and Honest: You believe in authenticity and build relationships based on trust and transparency. You're not afraid to ask tough questions and offer real solutions.
A Trusted Advisor: You excel at understanding your clients' needs, often before they do. Your consultative approach helps guide them in shaping their leadership teams, and your speed and precision in delivery set you apart.
Goal-Oriented: You thrive in a performance-driven environment. You’re a problem-solver who’s committed to achieving results for your clients and firm.

Why Joe Amara:

Innovative Leadership: We don’t just fill roles—we help clients shape their organizations for the future.
Unparalleled Speed and Accuracy: Our clients constantly return to us because of our track record of delivering exceptional candidates in half the time of other firms.
Unique Approach: Our focus on being a renewable energy therapist gives us an edge in building lasting partnerships. We know the industry inside out, with access to a proprietary database of 18,000+ energy professionals.
Supportive Work Environment: Hybrid work schedule, collaborative team culture, and ample opportunity for professional growth.

What We Offer:

Base Salary + Bonus
Excellent PTO & Benefits
A Dynamic and Supportive Team Environment

Ready to make an impact? If you're passionate about the renewable energy sector and want to be part of a firm that values authenticity, intellectual curiosity, and speed to delivery, we want to hear from you.

Location: Chicago

Job Number: 000001

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Director Regional Strategy, West

Provide data driven real-time actionable strategies to grow and enhance portfolio.
Coordinate with executive team to devise a strategy focused on identifying favorable western locations, commercial strategies, greenfield development campaigns.
Work with internal resources to conduct transmission analysis, power market analysis, government affairs.
Produce 'markets of interest' targets to direct land acquisition and development teams.
Direct M&A team to markets of interest, identify business development opportunties.
Collaborate transmission, permitting, and land acquisition plans to support commercialization.

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Vice President Transmission

Support project development by implementing a strategic transmission plan to coordinate development and commercial efforts.
Support commercial activities including transactions such as PPAs, hedging agreements, interconnection agreements, and transmission agreements.
Screen markets for transmission capacity, congestion analysis, new transmission developments, and identify strategic points of interconnection.
Focus on economic, regulatory, and operational issues for wind, solar, and storage assets located in multiple markets.
Create an analytical function to provide in-depth analysis of locational market clearing prices and the associated transmission congestion costs.
Financial modeling, budgetary accountabilities, software procurement, and hiring of essential team members.
Oversee all engineering support including interconnection studies, engineering reports from 3^rd parties, and interconnection issues.

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Chief Commercial Officer

For over 17 years, Joe Amara has represented companies within the utility-scale renewable energy and emerging infrastructure industries. Our team recruits on various executive level roles located throughout the United States and Latin America, such as project development, power origination, finance, business development, strategy, engineering, and sales. We are seeking a Chief Commercial Officer on behalf of a well-capitalized infrastructure fund. The CCO will lead all commercial actives for our client’s renewable energy portfolio company, which is poised for significant growth. The preferred candidate has 15-20 years of spearheading commercial activities for an independent power producer, project developer, or standalone storage owner/operator. The ideal candidate has created a commercial strategy for a technology agnostic developer, with both contracted and merchant assets, located throughout the United States. The CCO is responsible for spearheading new customer engagement, directing the commercial team’s activities, and clearly communicating the new commercial strategy to internal stakeholders.

Support greenfield development of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage assets across multiple ISOs/RTOs, by providing commercial guidance to the project development team, power origination team, and capital markets team.
Negotiate new power purchase agreements with utilities and C&I customers for upcoming projects in 2025/2026/2027.
Provide guidance on structuring long and short-term PPAs, basis risk, and hedging strategies.
Examine over several gigawatts of operating assets, replace offtake for expiring PPAs, source new off-takers for existing assets, and make repower recommendations where appropriate.
Work with transmission team and market operations team to manage and capitalize on merchant exposure.
Work with trading floor and implement day, day-ahead, and real-time market strategies.
Communicate new hedging strategies to internal stakeholders.

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Manager, Commercial Grid Analytics

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team recruits on roles located throughout the United States, such as project development, power origination, finance, business development, strategy, engineering, sales and c-suite executives. We are seeking a Manager, Commercial Grid Analytics to lead transmission analytics in multiple markets for renewable energy and standalone storage assets. The preferred candidate has 5-15 years of supporting commercial activities by providing in-depth grid analysis. Candidates must have strong modeling skills, an advanced understanding multiple markets especially CAISO and ERCOT, and have supported commercial activities within power generation.

Produce nodal locational marginal pricing for several independent system operators for day-to-day, day ahead, and real time power market operations.
Subject matter expert on evaluating potential project sites based on load flow modeling and long-term production cost forecasting.
Perform forward-looking congestion analysis, including developing and maintaining models for forecasting nodal, zonal, and hub level prices in key markets.
Develop market outlooks for storage and power generation projects by providing nodal analytics and power flow models. Communicate these findings to commercial teams and other internal stakeholders.

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Director Project Finance

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team recruits on roles located throughout the United States, such as project development, power origination, finance, business development, strategy, engineering, sales and c-suite executives. We are seeking a Director, Project Finance to lead financing on utility-scale renewable energy projects. The primary responsibilities of this position are raising tax equity, debt financing, and procuring the optimal post-IRA structured finance options for utility-scale renewables. Those with deal-making acumen are strongly encouraged to apply. The preferred candidate has 5-10 years of utility-scale solar, storage, and/or wind experience, tax equity and debt financing, a significant grasp of the IRA, and relationships with capital providers.

Lead project finance transactional activities on utility-scale renewable projects, including negotiating tax equity agreements, debt financing, complete end-to-end management of financing transactions.
Independently build and manage relationships with capital providers such as banks, tax equity providers, infra funds, and other external parties to ensure 100% success of third-party financing efforts.
Lead and mentor your deal team; financial modeling, analyze financial impacts, provide guidance.
Coordinate with executives, M&A, development, and power marketing.

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VP Project Development

The preferred candidate has 8+ years of renewable energy project development experience, preferably from a technology agnostic developer. Candidates must have conceptualized and completed a utility-scale project.
Create and execute a development strategy encompassing land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and environmental studies among other project milestones.
Hire, coach, and mentor a team of project developers to develop in multiple markets and technologies.
Create and implement project control tools, maps, data rooms, databases, and schedules.
Provide guidance on acquisitions of project, portfolios, and operating asset.
Liaise between development and technical teams on site selection, transmission/interconnection, procurement of equipment, power origination, permitting, construction, and M&A.

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Sr. Project Engineer, Solar + Storage

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team recruits on roles located throughout the United States, such as project development, power origination, finance, business development, strategy, engineering, sales and c-suite executives. Reporting to the COO, the Senior Project Engineer will manage and coordinate technical issues of solar and storage projects from development through the completion of construction and transition to operations. This role will ensure delivery of technical concept and engineering design of projects at various stages of their lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing all 3rd party engineering and design work, and interface with the technical teams, and oversee all major technical issues to ensure compliance with technical requirements.

Lead an effective response to technical issues which arise on solar and storage projects.
Develop engineering design specifications and scopes of work.
In coordination with the Director of Procurement, develop and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) for engineering work, evaluate the submissions and make recommendations on selection.
Manage 3rd party engineers performing site/civil, foundation, collection system, project substation and Point-of-Interconnection (POI) substation designs.
Interface with Technical Engineering to ensure preparation and clarity of regional requirements and resource planning through coordination of the input of specialized skills, supported either from internal or external technical experts or by developing local partnerships for detailed engineering support.
Planning and coordinating of internal and external resources for technical due diligence of solar and storage energy projects
Support the project development of solar and storage assets during the technical/commercial optimization phase.
Make recommendations to optimize project economics.
Responsible for budgeting and managing all project engineering related costs.
Responsible for technical analyses to support project construction and development activities.
Ensure health and safety (HSE) compliance for all aspects of the engineering design phase of the projects.

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Sr. Manager, Strategy

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team recruits on roles located throughout the United States, such as project development, power origination, finance, business development, strategy, engineering, sales and c-suite executives. We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Strategy to create a greenfield development strategy focused on MISO, PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, NYISO and ISONE. This role will develop a duplicable process of evaluating power markets to determine PV, PVS, and storage development activities in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Those with experience in interpreting policy, wholesale power price forecasting, and identifying commercial drivers for multiple technologies are strongly encouraged to apply, especially from power trading backgrounds.

Provide data driven real-time actionable strategies to grow and enhance technology agnostic and commercially dynamic portfolio.
Coordinate with executive team to devise a strategy focused on identifying favorable markets, commercial strategies.
Work with internal resources to conduct transmission analysis.
Produce 'markets of interest' targets to direct land acquisition and development teams.
Work alongside M&A team to identify business development opportunties.
Competitive Analysis; provide information to support RFP responses.
Collaborate transmission, permitting, and land acquisition plans to support commercialization.

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Sr. Manager, Transmission

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team recruits on roles located throughout the United States, such as project development, power origination, finance, business development, strategy, engineering, sales and c-suite executives. We are seeking a Sr Manager, Transmission. Reporting to the Vice President the Sr. Manager will oversee all transmission related activities in multiple ISO/RTOs for solar and standalone storage projects. The preferred candidate is an electrical engineer with 5-10 years of experience from an IPP or project developer's transmission team. The role is responsible for all aspects of transmission modeling and price forecasting for the development of renewable energy and storage assets.

Carry out transmission modeling using PROMOD, PSS/E or PowerWorld to provide feasibility level analysis for development pipeline projects. Work hand in hand with strategy team to create project development roadmap.
Coordinate with senior leadership to develop an interconnection plan to develop a pipeline of utility scale renewable and storage assets.
Perform all aspects of transmission analysis for development of new power generation projects in N.A.
Deliver transmission and interconnection services to development team.
Responsible for all technical and cost information to the business developers that are required for the interconnection of the project.
PROMOD, PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN, PSLF.
Provide guidance on design standards and codes.

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Director, Project Finance

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We are seeking a Director, Project Finance to join a growing project developer. Reporting to the CFO, this role will assist with complex structured transactions for a large multi-GW portfolio. The preferred candidate has 8-10 years of experience within power generation project finance, preferably renewables. Storage is plus but not required.

Participate in project finance transactional activities on assigned projects, including negotiating tax equity agreements, end-to-end management of financing transactions, the financial aspects of BTA, PPAs, term sheets, and other financial documents and contracts.
Independently build and manage relationships with bankers, insurance brokers, engineers, and other external relationships to ensure access to capital and 100% success of third-party financing efforts.
Financial modeling, analyze financial impacts, and help manage projects with third-party financiers.
Collaborate with team members on financial models including review of capital expenditures, operating costs, energy price curves for production.
Coordinate with development, M&A, and power marketing teams.

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Chief Operating Officer

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 in wind, solar, and storage. Joe Amara Executive Search is representing a multinational independent power producer. Our client is a newer entrance into the North American market and continues to grow by acquisition and greenfield development. Our client aims to develop, own, and operate solar, solar + storage, and stand-alone storage assets in multiple US markets. We are conducting a confidential search for a Chief Operating Officer. The COO is tasked with guiding a multi-gigawatt technology agnostic portfolio from mid-stage to COD. The preferred candidate has a proven track record creating engineering, procurement, and construction teams. The COO will inherent a multi-gigawatt, mid-to-late-stage portfolio. Candidates must have successfully executed on a minimum of 2GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects within various US RTO/ISO, preferably solar.

Build and lead a team of project engineers, construction managers, engineering design, and health and safety professionals.
Work closely with the development team, oversee the execution of EPC plan.
Manage current EPC 3^rd party vendors, perform appropriate due diligence, renegotiate contracts, engage with new 3^rd party vendors if necessary.
Collaborate with fellow executives in presenting to capital providers.
Coordinate with M&A team on potential acquisitions of operating or late-stage assets.
Support construction of a 500mw PV site, 100mw storage site, summer 2024.

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Director Development, East

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America.

We are representing a well-capitalized IPP seeking a Director, Project Development East. Reporting to the CDO, the Director will lead all aspects of project development for solar and standalone storage located in the Eastern US. Candidates must have 8+ years of project development experience in utility-scale solar or storage.

Develop a multi-GW portfolio located in several markets.
Manage development team members to provide guidance on development activities.
Mentor/coach development team members on assigned projects.
Create and maintain project control tools for assigned projects, databases, budgets, and schedules.
Remote Location: Candidates must live in-market.

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Director, Power Origination

We are seeking a Director, Power Origination. Reporting to the Vice President, the Director will lead all aspects of negotiating commercial contracts for solar and storage projects. Target customers include C&I and utilities. Candidates must have 8+ years of power origination experience. This is a newly created position; preferred candidates are entrepreneurial and with an extensive network. WECC, ERCOT, CAISO are preferred but not necessary.

Identify commercial opportunities with utilities and C&I.
Extensive knowledge of PPAs, VPPs, BTA, and other various commercial/financial structures.
Assist with due diligence of project acquisitions and project viability when needed.
Evaluate requests for bids. Respond with pricing proposals, term sheets, and documentation to facilitate successful negotiations.
Collaborate with regional development team to strengthen pipeline in multiple markets.
Build a regional team; create a duplicable RFP response process. Manage process.
Hybrid 2/3h.o.

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Senior Manager, Project Development

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. Celebrating 17 year of renewable energy recruiting in 2024! We seeking a Sr. Manager, Project Development. The Sr. Manager will develop a large project of solar and standalone storage projects. Our client has grown substantially by implementing an effective greenfield development campaign. The preferred candidate has 4+ years of project development experience in either wind, solar, or storage.

Responsibilities include: environmental permitting, stakeholder communications, scheduling, risk identification, and managing consultants.
Collaborate with greenfield development team and EPC team to quickly advance projects.
Manage relationships with key off takers, utilities, financial counterparties.
Maintain project control tools for assigned projects, data rooms, budgets, and coordinate efforts with key members of finance team and executive team.
Travel 25%-35%

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Managing Director, Renewable Energy Investments

Joe Amara Executive Search is pleased to announce our partnership with a leading investment firm seeking to substantially expand their renewable energy portfolio. We are seeking a seasoned renewable energy executive, or preferably an entire development team, to pitch their business plan to a well-established investment firm, with over $10BB of tax equity invested and under management. The MD Renewable Energy Investments is responsible for crafting and executing a comprehensive business plan which leverages existing relationships and infrastructure to expand our client’s presence in the renewable energy industry. The business plan should identify our client’s unique opportunity to expand its efforts in the renewable energy space to date, considering the changing landscape following the passage and implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), as well as outline the risks, rewards, and profitability proposition.

Create fundraising materials for potential capital sources.
Identify and execute on pipeline investment opportunities.
Direct and lead all support staff related to acquisition, underwriting, asset management, and reporting roles.

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Director of Operations

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. Celebrating 17 years of renewable energy recruiting in 2024! We are seeking a Director of Operations to join a fast paced, solar and storage owner/operator. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director will manage commercial operations for a renewable energy and BESS portfolio. The Director will inherit third-party asset managers and O&M providers. The preferred candidate has 5-10 years of experience in a technical project management role with an independent power producer or OEM. Renewables is preferred, however applicants from non-intermittent power generation are encouraged to apply.

Lead operations of renewable and BESS assets. Active participation during the execution phase of each project. Be the technical liaison between technical and non-technical teams.
Administer project commissioning and transition to commercial operations in coordination with internal and external SMEs.
Support debt and equity financing transactions and ensure post-closing reporting/compliance.
Collaborate with execution team and third-party vendors as main point of contact. Choose third party vendors, negotiate, and manage contracts. Long-term service agreements, O&M contracts, equipment supply agreements.
Create and implement safety and emergency response procedures for each asset, leverage relationships with state and local authorities.
Build a team commensurate with size of portfolio.
Travel: 10-15%

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Battery Storage – Business Development Manager

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Joe has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America.

We are representing a well capitalized start-up focusing on asset optimization and trading. We are seeking a Business Development Manager with intimate knowledge of battery storage systems to lease a substantial portfolio of assets. The Manager is responsible for negotiating tolling agreements and other commercial terms with IPPs and BESS owners. Experience with multiple power markets such as ERCOT, CAISO, and bi-lateral markets is preferred. Candidates must have spent the past 2 years within battery storage in a development, asset management, or trading function. BESS project developers, engineers, asset managers, traders, or power marketers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Managing key accounts, structure bespoke commercial transactions, utilize cross-functional deal teams in closing transactions. Structure and negotiate tolling agreements and other commercial contracts.
Utilize your knowledge of battery storage systems to facilitate effective commercial terms, respond to RFPs, create business proposals, and mitigate risks.
Develop new business by building a network of utility scale independent power producers and battery storage operators.
Manage deal structure and pricing to match commercial goals. Negotiate price for bids and proposals. Utilize internal resources to respond with pricing proposals, term sheets, and documentation to facilitate closings.

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Vice President Execution

We are seeking a Vice President of Execution to lead all aspects of project delivery of ground-mount solar projects. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP will create and implement a project management campaign ensuring the successful delivery of projects to customers. The preferred candidate has 15+ years of project execution experience within power generation or battery storage. Leadership experience is a must have.

Develop a strategic execution plan incorporating an entire project lifecycle, from conception to commissioning. Include risk mitigation, vendor management, safety, scheduling, and budgeting.
Manage and build a team focusing on timely execution of projects, foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of project execution and safety.
Negotiate vendor contracts, monitor third party progress, ensure timely delivery.
Development and implement a hiring strategy. Coach and mentor direct reports. Monitor and drive team results through a collaborative and positive work environment.

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EVP Market Analytics

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches in utility scale wind, solar, and battery storage We are seeking a EVP Market Analytics. Reporting to the CEO, the EVP will lead all aspects research and data analytics for BESS wholesale market participation in multiple ISOs. Preferred candidates have 15-20 years of experience within power trading analytics. Responsibilities:

Provide data driven fundamental analysis to commercial team on price and structured transactions. Provide actionable data to drive trading strategies in multiple ISOs.
Collaborate with DevCo on framework for evaluating future project sites.
Develop and maintain models for forecasting nodal, zonal, and hub level prices in key markets. ISO reporting tools.
Advise on effective hedging strategies and risk management.
Develop and manage AIML tools to produce short term price forecasts to inform bidding and dispatch decisions.

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Sr. Manager, BESS Development

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We seeking a Sr. Manager, BESS Development. The Sr. Manager will develop late stage standalone storage projects located in MISO, ERCOT, CAISO and PJM. Our client has grown substantially by acquiring BESS projects and implementing an effective greenfield development campaign. The preferred candidate has 3+ years of project development experience in either wind, solar, or storage.

Responsibilities include: environmental permitting, stakeholder communications, scheduling, risk identification, and managing consultants.
Collaborate with greenfield development team and EPC team to quickly advance projects.
Manage relationships with key off takers, utilities, financial counterparties.
Maintain project control tools for assigned projects, data rooms, budgets, and coordinate efforts with key members of finance team and executive team.
Travel 25%-35%

Location: Remote - Position Filled

Job Number: 471 - Position Filled

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VP West, Project Development

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We are seeking a VP West, Project Development. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Vice President will lead all aspects of development for solar, wind, and storage projects located in the West. The preferred candidate has 8-15 years of project development experience in wind and solar. Candidates with development experience in CAISO and WECC are highly desired, however other markets are acceptable.

Develop a multi-GW portfolio of wind, solar, and storage.
Execute a regional greenfield development strategy.
Collaborate with business development team to provide guidance on acquisitions.
Lead/mentor team members on assigned projects.
Maintain project control tools for assigned projects, databases, budgets, and schedules.
Location: Remote.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 456 - Position Filled

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Director, Portfolio & Asset Management

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We are seeking Director, Portfolio & Asset Management to create/implement a growth plan and asset optimization strategy. The position will create a standardized due diligence process to acquire late-stage projects and operational assets. Those experienced with M&A, asset management or portfolio management within a buy-side environment are highly encouraged to apply. Wind and solar asset management experience is a must. Responsibilities:

Oversee commercial operations of a large portfolio of renewable energy assets. Create reporting, data analysis and asset optimization initiatives.
Provide data driven actionable strategies to grow a commercially dynamic portfolio.
Coordinate with executive team to devise a strategy focused on identifying favorable markets, commercial strategies.
Coordinate M&A activity focusing on operating assets and shovel-ready projects.
Collaborate with engineering, operations and optimization teams to suggest areas of improvement.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 468 - Position Filled

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Sr. Manager, Market Strategy

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Market Strategy to create a greenfield development strategy focused on MISO, PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, NYISO and ISONE. This role will develop a duplicable system of evaluating power markets to determine project development activities in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Those with experience in interpreting policy, power price forecasting, and identifying commercial drivers for multiple technologies are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities:

Provide data driven real-time actionable strategies to grow and enhance technology agnostic and commercially dynamic portfolio.
Coordinate with executive team to devise a strategy focused on identifying favorable markets, commercial strategies.
Work with internal resources to conduct transmission analysis.
Produce 'markets of interest' targets to direct land acquisition and development teams.
Work alongside M&A team to identify business development opportunities.
Competitive Analysis: provide information to support RFP responses.
Collaborate transmission, permitting, and land acquisition plans to support commercialization.

Location: Remote - Position Filled

Job Number: 467 - Position Filled

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Chief Operating Officer

We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead the EPC functions for an IPP. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will lead the following teams: execution, design engineering, and O&M. The preferred candidate has 15+ years of renewable energy project execution and delivery experience, preferably from a renewable energy owner/operator. Candidates must have successfully delivered renewable power projects, led EPC, third parties, and O&M. Multiple market experience is a must, especially NYISO, MISO, PJM, and ISONE Responsibilities:

Manage a team of EPC and O&M professionals. Expand team as needed.
Enhance delivery operations such as project design, equipment procurement methods, subcontractor selection, equipment supply negotiations, construction management, and continuous O&M execution.
Improve performance, reporting, and project management KPIs.
Support finance team during construction financing, debt and tax equity financing, and support colleagues with third-party investors.

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Managing Director, Capital Markets

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America.

We are seeking a Managing Director, Capital Markets. Reporting to the President, the MD will lead a $2.5BB capital raise for a technology agnostic independent power producer. The role will lead a project finance team, equity sales, debt transactions, tax equity financing, and M&A activities for wind, solar, and standalone storage.

Orchestrate a fundraising campaign by leveraging your robust network of tax equity providers.
Lead networking and relationship building activities with new and existing financial institutions.
Collaborate with CFO to negotiate favorable terms.
Partner with development team to provide guidance on M&A.
Refine tax equity models, including adaptations for different financial structures, and different tax jurisdictions.
Implement complex financial structures within the considerations of tax, accounting, legal, and commercial goals.

Location: Remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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Vice President Power Origination

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Joe has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We are seeking a VP Power Origination. Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President will lead all aspects of negotiating PPAs and BTAs for standalone solar and storage projects. Customers include C&I, utilities, and municipalities. Candidates must have 7-15 years of power origination experience. This is a newly created position; preferred candidates are entrepreneurial and with an extensive network.

Identify distributed generation opportunities with utilities, C&I and municipalities.
Negotiation of PPAs, VPPs, BTA, and other various structures with customer base.
Assist with due diligence of project acquisitions and project viability.
Evaluate requests for bids. Respond with pricing proposals, term sheets, and documentation to facilitate successful negotiations.
Collaborate with CDO to strengthen pipeline in multiple markets.
Build an origination team; create a duplicable RFP response process.

Location: Remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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Director, Transmission Interconnection

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We are seeking a Director, Transmission Interconnection for a renewable independent power producer. The preferred candidate is an electrical engineer with 5-10 years of experience from an IPP or project developer's transmission interconnection team. The role is responsible for all aspects of transmission modeling and price forecasting for the development of renewable energy merchant assets.

Carry out transmission modeling using PROMOD, PSS/E or PowerWorld to provide feasibility level analysis for development pipeline projects.
Coordinate with senior leadership to develop an interconnection plan to develop a pipeline of utility scale merchant projects.
Perform all aspects of transmission analysis for development of new power generation projects in N.A.
Deliver transmission and interconnection services to development team.
Responsible for all technical and cost information to the business developers that are required for the interconnection of the project.
PROMOD, PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN, PSLF.
Provide guidance on design standards and codes.

Location: Remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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Project Finance Manager

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our team has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We are representing an independent power producer seeking a Project Finance Manager. The role will lead complex structured transactions and financing on wind, solar, storage, and repowering projects. The preferred candidate has recently spent 3-5 years on an IPP's project finance team. Experience financing repowering is preferred but not mandatory.

Lead project finance transactional activities on assigned projects, including understanding and negotiating tax equity agreements, end-to-end management of financing transactions, the financial and credit aspects of PPAs, term sheets, and other financial documents.
Create models for tax equity, debt financing, merchant curve analysis.
Collaborate with team members on financial models including review of capital expenditures, operating costs, energy price curves for wind and solar production, and battery dispatch models.
Provide guidance on financial models, analysis of financial impacts, and help manage relationships with third-party financiers.
Coordinate with development, M&A, and power marketing teams.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 455 - Position Filled

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Director of Strategy, Transmission & Interconnection

We are seeking a Director of Strategy, Transmission & Interconnection for a renewable energy independent power producer. The preferred candidate is an engineer with relationships with RTOs/ISOs, especially CAISO, WECC, ERCOT, NYISO, and PJM. The preferred engineer has 10-20 years of liaising between IPPs and ISOs, running technical studies, and negotiating commercial terms to advance a multi-gigawatt portfolio to commercial operation. Responsibilities:

Coordinate efforts between the greenfield development team, M&A team, and execution team.
Support M&A activity by providing interconnection studies and guidance to business development team.
Lead interconnection process with multiple ISOs/RTOs. Build relationships with interconnecting utilities.
Utilize RTO/ISO relationships to commercialize a multi gigawatt portfolio.
Utilize PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN and PSLF.
Provide guidance on design standards and codes

Location: remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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SVP Market Development & Analytics

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Joe has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States and Latin America. We are seeking a SVP Market Development and Analytics. The SVP will lead all aspects of wholesale market participation for standalone storage assets located in multiple markets. Responsibilities:

Develop tools and framework for evaluating potential project sites based on load flow modeling and long term production cost forecasting.
Build out a team to perform forward-looking congestion analysis, including developing and maintain models for forecasting nodal, zonal, and hub level prices in key markets.
Develop and manage tools to produce short term price forecasts to inform bidding and dispatch decisions.
Advise Business Development team on origination of projects with favorable interconnection and pricing attributes.
Integrate input from different analytic team members into a coherent internal view of both regional markets and specific sites/projects.

Location: Remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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Vice President, Project Finance

Joe Amara Executive Search represents companies within renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Joe has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. We are seeking a Vice President of Project Finance for a technology agnostic IPP. Reporting to the CEO, the VP will lead all third-party financing efforts; including tax equity, and construction financing. The preferred candidate has 10+ years of experience; 2+ years leading a renewable energy project finance team. Applicants must have current project finance experience with an IPP or project developer.

Leadership; mentor, coach, and build a positive work environment. Hire analysts or associates as needed.
Lead financing activities of a multi-gigawatt renewable energy portfolio, including tax equity financing, and debt financing.
Provide guidance on financial models, analysis of financial impacts, identify risks within contracts, and manage relationships with third-party financiers.
Develop a replicable, scalable financial review process.
Develop customer pricing strategy.
Coordinate with development, M&A, and power marketing teams.

Location: Remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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SVP Analytics & Market Operations

A standalone storage developer is seeking a SVP Analytics & Market Operations. The SVP will lead all aspects of wholesale market participation for standalone storage assets located in multiple markets. Responsibilities:

Develop tools and framework for evaluating potential project sites based on load flow modeling and long term production cost forecasting.
Build out a team to perform forward-looking congestion analysis, including developing and maintain models for forecasting nodal, zonal, and hub level prices in key markets.
Develop and manage tools to produce short term price forecasts to inform bidding and dispatch decisions.
Advise Business Development team on origination of projects with favorable interconnection and pricing attributes.
Integrate input from different analytic team members into a coherent internal view of both regional markets and specific sites/projects.

Location: Not Remote.

Job Number: Position Filled

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Chief Development Officer

We are seeking a Chief Development Officer to the lead project development of wind, solar, and storage in multiple markets across the United States. Our client is a private equity firm launching a start-up IPP. The preferred candidate has 15+ years of renewable energy project development experience, preferably from a technology agnostic independent power producer. Candidates must have conceptualized and completed utility-scale projects in multiple ISO/RTOs and have built a technology agnostic development team, particularly focused on MISO, SPP, ERCOT, PJM and NYISO. Responsibilities:

Develop 1-3GW per year of merchant wind, solar, and standalone storage projects; aligned with the sponsor's financial objectives.
Create and execute a development strategy encompassing land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and environmental studies among other project milestones.
Hire, coach, and mentor a team of project developers to develop in multiple markets and technologies.
Create and implement project control tools, maps, data rooms, databases, and schedules.
Provide guidance on acquisitions of project, portfolios, and operating asset.
Liaise between development and technical teams on site selection, transmission/interconnection, procurement of storage equipment, software, and other provisions.

Location: N/A

Job Number: Position Filled

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Director of Procurement

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing an IPP with over 1GW of late-stage projects located throughout various markets. Reporting to the Vice President, the Director of Procurement is responsible for the entire procurement lifecycle of wind, solar, and storage. Candidates with at least 5 years of negotiating TSA and MSA are preferred.

Establish and maintain strong working and strategic relationships with Project and Development teams and relevant business stakeholders.
Manage Project and Development teams and other stakeholder expectations throughout the Project Procurement lifecycle.
Develop and maintain external relationship within the market sector.
Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding / knowledge of supply chain in identified market sectors within wind, solar, and storage.
In consultation with Project Developers and commercial teams, develop, draft, and secure Board approval of Project Procurement Strategy documentation including associated sustainable Procurement Program.
Create, draft, and secure approval of individual contract strategy documents including associated sustainable program.
Ensure Project compliance with all approved strategies and programs to ensure timely achievement of all activities.
Undertake commercial and contractual, review of technical bidding documentation.
In conjunction with Legal, draft and develop complex bespoke commercial terms for bidding documents reflecting current market conditions.
Create and manage formal issue of bidding documentation.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 372

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Chief Development Officer

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a private equity backed independent power producer to recruit a Chief Development Officer. Our client develops, owns, and operates stand-alone storage and solar + storage assets. We are seeking renewable energy executives who are developing multi-gigawatt, technology agnostic portfolios. Candidates with greenfield experience are a requirement. Candidates must have conceptualized and completed a minimum of 1GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects within various US RTO/ISO.

Spearhead a multi-technology, greenfield development strategy spanning the United States.
Lead stand-alone storage greenfield development in multiple markets.
Develop a 10GW storage/hybrid pipeline, reflecting an 80/20 merchant/contracted ratio.
Coach and mentor Regional Vice Presidents. Promote and foster communication between M&A, commercial, and finance teams.
Support the due diligence of M&A opportunities within various markets including CASIO, WECC, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and NEPOOL.
Coach and mentor development teams on permitting, land acquisition, community outreach.
Manage and coordinate interconnection process by utilizing internal and external resources.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 361

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Chief Commercial Officer

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a private equity backed independent power producer to recruit a Chief Commercial Officer. Our client develops, owns, and operates stand-alone storage and solar + storage assets. We are seeking candidates fluent in developing and structuring storage products, analyzing and communicating market dynamics, and creating innovative commercial products. Candidates experienced in revenue stream stacking with merchant intermittent power generation assets are highly desirable. Responsibilities

Spearhead commercial strategy of a 10GW storage/hybrid pipeline, reflecting an 80/20 merchant/contracted ratio.
Lead three functions: Power Marketing/Market Fundamentals, Power Origination, and Trading/Structuring Products.
Guide and support the commercial facets of development and M&A opportunities within various markets including CASIO, WECC, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and NEPOOL.
Oversee power marketing. Analyze and articulate market fundamentals, specifically the evolution of markets and revenue streams associated with each respective market.
Create/guide strategy for stand-alone storage and hybrid offtake contracts.
Coaching/assisting power origination team on structuring various contracts including PPAs, hedges, etc.
Educate customers on the value of storage. Utilize your deep network of cooperatives, municipalities, traditional/non-traditional off-takers.
Conceptualize and commercialize products which foster storage is a trading asset.
Craft and implement merchant revenue stream stacking products in various markets.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 362

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Director Transmission & Interconnection

The Director of Transmission & Interconnection will serve as the lead for the company’s transmission and interconnection activities from a market and commercial perspective. The primary responsibilities will include oversight of the transmission and interconnection process for the project portfolio, evaluation of transmission opportunities, rights, constraints, pricing, and congestion as it relates to projects and the broader renewable market.

Lead all interconnection and transmission engineering and commercial activities.
Provide strategic and technical input to Development, Commercial, Finance, Operations, EPC teams as projects are evaluated for purchase, development, and ongoing investment
Lead technical and economic evaluation studies of solar and solar + storage energy projects, including market price analysis.
Evaluate transmission and interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, and processes for a variety of markets to provide strategic guidance.
Participate in regional and national organizations and policy initiates related to expanding grid access and modifying regulations for solar and solar + storage projects.
Collaborate with developers to launch projects by assessing the transmission for sites.
Determine the optimum plan/strategy for project interconnection using analytical tools and methods.
Support EPC, operations, and O & M in project commissioning and grid integration.
Work with leadership and internal/external stakeholders to grow the company's portfolio through the identification of new transmission and interconnection opportunities
Work closely with utilities to identify and resolve integration-related issues; provide technical and strategic solutions to utilities and internal teams to ensure project interconnection.
Monitor tariff and policy changes in various regions and provide a detailed and complete. Understanding of the interconnection process to the broader organization for all active markets.
Develop a thorough understanding and evaluation of potential interconnection options for various projects, and the related costs, benefits, and challenges for each option.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 348

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Director Development, Texas

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing an independent power producer. We are seeking a Director of Development, Texas. This position is responsible for developing a solar and wind portfolio, and greenfield standalone storage. Candidates with a completed utility-scale project in Texas will be considered.

Development responsibility for 4 hybrid projects
Site acquisition, creating, reviewing, and presenting requests to investment committee
Support strategic initiatives, planning and execution
Support Origination of M&A opportunities and provide market entry analysis
Perform and manage internal and external resources’ development activities, such as; site acquisition, real estate and title curative, interconnection, regulatory approvals, engineering, land use permitting, environmental permitting, and financial valuation
Overly communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve throughout the organizational chart
Advise and direct development strategy to attain project milestones to progress projects through financing and construction
Overall project management and reporting throughout development project lifecycle
Regular travel to project site

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 0358

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Director Development, South East

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing an independent power producer. We are seeking a Director of Development, South East. This position is responsible for developing a solar, solar + storage assets. Responsibilities also include hiring and mentoring a small team of project developers. Candidates with a completed utility-scale project in the South Eastern US will be considered.

Development responsibility on existing 4 solar projects located in the South East.
Site acquisition, creating, reviewing, and presenting requests to investment committee
Support strategic initiatives, planning and execution
Support Origination of M&A opportunities and provide market entry analysis
Perform and manage internal and external resources’ development activities, such as; site acquisition, real estate and title curative, interconnection, regulatory approvals, engineering, land use permitting, environmental permitting, and financial valuation
Overly communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve throughout the organizational chart
Advise and direct development strategy to attain project milestones to progress projects through financing and construction
Overall project management and reporting throughout development project lifecycle
Regular travel to project site

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 0357

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Director of Development, East

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing a multinational independent power producer. We are seeking a Director of Development, East. This position is responsible for developing a solar, solar + storage portfolio, and greenfield standalone storage. Responsibilities also include hiring and mentoring a small team of project developers. Candidates with a completed utility-scale project in the Eastern US will be considered.

P&L and schedule responsibility for 2+ strategic projects and a portfolio of projects managed by team members from conception to completion.
Site acquisition, creating, reviewing, and presenting requests to investment committee
Support strategic initiatives, planning and execution
Support Origination of M&A opportunities and provide market entry analysis
Perform and manage internal and external resources’ development activities, such as; site acquisition, real estate and title curative, interconnection, regulatory approvals, engineering, land use permitting, environmental permitting, and financial valuation
Overly communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve throughout the organizational chart
Advise and direct development strategy to attain project milestones to progress projects through financing and construction
Overall project management and reporting throughout development project lifecycle
Regular travel to project site

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 00356

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Vice President Development, East

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained to recruit a Vice President of Development, East. The preferred candidate has 15+ years of experience in utility-scale wind or solar power generation development, and 3 years of utility-scale battery storage experience.

Create and implement project development strategy in the East.
Lead development of utility-scale battery + generation to financial close, coordinating with in-house and external subject matter experts.
Work with internal teams to cultivate off-take in region.
Work closely with internal and external resources to structure, negotiate and close project transactions.
Responsible for managing budgeting and profitability of Eastern projects
Coordinate with M&A on due diligence of acquisitions.
Manage regulatory and policy experts to track and incorporate policy and power market changes into regional strategy.
Participation and implementation of development/business strategy.

Location: Remote

Job Number: 00350

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Vice President M&A

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained to recruit a Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions for a battery storage IPP. The preferred candidate has a minimum 10 years of experience within renewable power generation. Utility-scale project development experience is a must. A technology agnostic background and commercial acumen in multiple markets is a necessity.

Create and implement an M&A strategy with the help of your teammates.
Identify, valuate and negotiate various renewable energy opportunities in multiple markets and multiple technologies.
Develop project models and assumptions in conjunction with investment goals.
Be the point of contact for all business development activities.
Eventually build a team of business development managers, in multiple markets.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 00349

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Vice President Development, West

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing a PE backed renewable energy power producer. We are seeking a Vice President Development, West to lead the development of energy storage and hybrid renewable projects in the in the Western US.

Own and execute project development strategy in region.
Lead development of utility scale projects to successful financial close, working with in-house and external subject matter experts.
Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships in region.
Work closely with internal and external resources to structure, negotiate and close project transactions.
Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility scale projects in region
Lead due diligence for development or acquisition projects.
Work with regulatory and policy experts to track and incorporate policy and power market changes into regional strategy.
Provide input into company business plan and development strategy.

Location: Remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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Vice President Transmission & Interconnection

The Vice President Transmission & Interconnection will serve as the lead for the company’s transmission and interconnection activities from a market and commercial perspective. The primary responsibilities will include oversight of the transmission and interconnection process for the project portfolio, evaluation of transmission opportunities, rights, constraints, pricing, and congestion as it relates to projects and the broader renewable market.

Lead all interconnection and transmission engineering and commercial activities.
Provide strategic and technical input to Development, Commercial, Finance, Operations, EPC teams as projects are evaluated for purchase, development, and ongoing investment
Lead technical and economic evaluation studies of solar and solar + storage energy projects, including market price analysis.
Evaluate transmission and interconnection tariffs, costs, timelines, and processes for a variety of markets to provide strategic guidance.
Participate in regional and national organizations and policy initiates related to expanding grid access and modifying regulations for solar and solar + storage projects.
Collaborate with developers to launch projects by assessing the transmission for sites.
Determine the optimum plan/strategy for project interconnection using analytical tools and methods.
Support EPC, operations, and O & M in project commissioning and grid integration.
Work with leadership and internal/external stakeholders to grow the company's portfolio through the identification of new transmission and interconnection opportunities
Work closely with utilities to identify and resolve integration-related issues; provide technical and strategic solutions to utilities and internal teams to ensure project interconnection.
Monitor tariff and policy changes in various regions and provide a detailed and complete. Understanding of the interconnection process to the broader organization for all active markets.
Develop a thorough understanding and evaluation of potential interconnection options for various projects, and the related costs, benefits, and challenges for each option.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 343

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Vice President Project Finance

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President Project Finance will lead efforts to finance a growing portfolio of solar + storage assets. The Vice President will play an instrumental role in growing an investment platform by developing creative approaches to financing within our investment guidelines in various solar and storage markets in North America. In addition, this position will support the broader team to understand and manage financial parameters and risks related to our investments. Responsibilities include developing and managing relationships with the financing and tax equity community. Candidates must have experience structuring and leading negotiations on solar and solar + storage projects to meet tax equity and financing requirements. In addition, ad hoc corporate finance support will also be required. Evaluating fundamental issues and in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company’s goals will also be required.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: 342 - Position Filled

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Vice President Power Origination

The Vice President of Origination is responsible for marketing a solar and solar + storage projects to various types of off-takers, conducting due diligence on acquisitions and greenfield development. The successful candidate will be responsible for successfully negotiating the terms of agreements for various off-take structures, including PPAs, virtual PPAs, alternative off-take arrangements, and build-to-own agreements, as well as coordinating with fellow executives on energy products, pricing, and risk management. Responsibilities also including understanding market rules, providing strategic direction, and analyzing competitive issues. Experience in originating, pricing, analyzing, structuring, and leading negotiations on solar and solar plus energy storage off-take agreements is required. Evaluating fundamental issues and in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company’s goals will also be required. A wide range of contacts and relationships with IOU, Coops, Munis, Public Power, CCAs, Corporate, and IPP energy off-take parties is highly preferred. The top candidate will have a strong network with all regional RTOs/ISOs, and other regulatory entities in the US and Canadian markets to successfully represent the company in all local, regional and national markets and industry forums.

Location: Remote

Job Number: 341 - Position Filled

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Vice President Application Engineering

Joe Amara Executive Search is actively vetting candidates for a Vice President of Application Engineering to expand the Application Engineering team and develop both its technical and commercial capabilities for a battery storage OEM. Application Engineering is responsible following the BESS system through its definition, EPC and operations life cycle, working closely with the company’s own, and third party, product engineers and providing varying levels of support from Sales through to Operations depending upon the product maturity and customer’s familiarity with storage systems.

Pre-sale
- Works with the salesperson on the sale and with the customer to provide required information (and education) on Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Identify any gaps in the existing or proposed energy storage solution, and work with the Product Management/Product Engineering teams to fully specify the requirements to resolve the gap.
- Work with the PMO and Purchasing to fully develop the timeline, costs, and any constraints of the solution and communicate the same to Salesperson and customer.
- Captures and documents the operating requirements for the project.
Post-sale
- Provides the necessary designs (containers, stacks, DC and AC collection) to the project execution teams for the project to be built.
- Leads on all use case, energy management system, integration, and networking definitions
- Writes product scope documents
- Value engineer the battery energy storage system, and completes job bill of materials to determine the cost, timeline, constraints, risks and ‘planned’ delivery date of the solution to the project execution team.
- Continues to capture and document operating requirements for the system.
Installation and Commissioning
- Acts as a key resource for knocking down Product/Design/Solution issues that arise.
- In conjunction with the project execution team finalizes the operating requirements for the system.
- Provides software and system configurations for the programmable components, based on the operating requirements of the system, to the commissioning teams.
- Performs any new or non-standard tests and analyses during installation and commissioning, in order to confirm correct operating behavior.
Post-Commissioning
- Work with customer to identify any missing system requirements, or continue working with the customer and Product Management / Engineering and Sales on any new requirements that are to be delivered post-Commissioning.
- Coordinate with System Operations Teams when requested to:
  - Perform analyses of diagnosis of the performance of the system over time.
  - Provide expert technical support when the System Operations Teams or the customer need to escalate operations issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Systems design and field operations experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems, Power Systems or PV Solar System projects
Knowledge of inverters/rectifiers/NEC
Familiarity with SCADA, Modbus and networking applications.
Ability to create system designs, single lines and block diagrams using AutoCAD or Visio/Smart Draw
Proficient user of MSOffice (including Excel/MS Project) and Adobe applications

Location: Remote

Job Number: Position Filled

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Chief Operating Officer

Joe Amara Executive Search represents IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar and battery storage. Our roles consist of our client’s core competencies and are located throughout the Americas. Our client is an equipment manufacture with record breaking sales. Reporting to the President, the COO will be responsible for creating a new business unit solely focused on post-sale execution, implementation, operations and maintenance of utility scale power equipment. We are seeking a renewable energy executive within engineering, construction or operations. Candidates must have strong client facing skills and a bench of EPC contractors and vendors to employ. The COO and his/her team are accountable for all things related to project execution, including: project engineering, construction, quality control, cost control, scheduling, health & safety, fulfilling project design requirements, and timely project delivery. Only candidates residing in leadership roles will be considered. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is a must. Those with 15 years of power generation, project engineering, construction or operations are encouraged to apply. Renewable energy experience is not a requirement, however utility-scale power generation is a must. Candidates will be required to relocate to corporate headquarters, in which case a relocation package will be provided.

Location: Remote

Job Number: 00270 -Position Filled

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Vice President of Finance

Joe Amara Executive Search is seeking a well-seasoned renewable energy finance executive to join a growing owner/operator of wind and solar assets. Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Finance will foster relationships with current financial underwriters and future tax equity sponsors. The VP of Finance will lead the financial due diligence of potential acquisitions and greenfield projects. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Advising the development team in financial structuring and modelling for development activities and EPC contracts • Providing timely financial due diligence and analyses support for M&A transactions. • Identifying and retaining appropriate outside legal counsel and tax and financial consultants where required • Guide modeling of project evaluations • Assisting the commercial team with the negotiation of key definitive agreements, including power purchase agreements • Source and negotiate flexible commercial and financial solutions with tax equity and other investors • Establish the finance team by structuring and implementing internal processes • Follow regulatory changes and financial risks Qualifications: • 10+ years of finance within the renewable energy industry • 5+ years of leadership experience • Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred • Diversified work experience in financing and banking, with a focus on project finance management (e.g. valuation, accounting, taxation, controlling) backed by a proven track record of financial closings in wind and/or solar • Established connections to financial institutions, tax equity partners and other organizations relevant to financing renewable energy projects in the U.S. • Impeccable oral and written communication skills • Strong negotiation skills • Excellent teamwork ability and the ability to work independently

Location: TBA

Job Number: Position Filled

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Vice President of Construction

Joe Amara Executive Search is seeking a seasoned construction executive, who is well versed in engineering procurement and construction of utility scale wind, solar, and DG. Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Construction will lead and coordinate EPC throughout the lifecycle of utility scale and distributed generation projects within the United States. This position will also coordinate with the business development team on technical due diligence. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Supervision of the engineering, procurement and construction teams • Acting as the primary point of contact for the technical due diligence process, assigning appropriate resources • Supporting the development of utility-scale and distributed generation renewable projects • Guarantee HSE compliance for all project phases • Tracking and progress reporting to appropriate parties Qualifications: • 15 – 25 years of EPC experience within heavy industrials • 15 years of utility-scale renewable energy projects is a must • 5+ years of managing multidisciplinary teams • Bachelor’s degree in: Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degrees are preferred but not required

Location: Remote

Job Number: 00230 Position Filled

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Director, Wind & Solar Development, Western US

Joe Amara Executive Search representing several IPPs, OEMs, and project developers in wind, solar and battery storage. Roles are located throughout the Americas and consist of our clientele’s core competencies. We are seeking an individual with extensive experience in developing utility scale solar and wind projects in the Western US. Candidates who have demonstrated experience in conceptualizing, acquiring and completing renewable energy projects in the West are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include managing a team of developers engaged in site selection, permitting, stake-holder engagement and pre-construction actives. Candidates must have at least 1GW of completed wind projects, and 50mw of ground-mount solar.

Location: Western USA

Job Number: Position Filled

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Director of Project Development, Wind

Joe Amara Executive Search represents several IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar, and energy storage. Roles are located throughout the Americas and consist of the core competencies of our clients. We are seeking a wind project developer with 10 years of experience to lead a small team of wind who are located throughout the country. Individuals with prior leadership experience and at least 1GW of completed projects are encouraged to apply. Boots on the ground responsibilities still remain including site selection, permitting, project management, and vendor selection for your team’s projects. Liaise between EPC, Asset Management and Power Origination teams. To be considered for this position, please send a resume with a project list.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: Position Filled

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Director of Execution, Renewable Energy

Joe Amara Executive Search represents IPPs, OEMs, and project developers in wind solar and battery storage. Reporting to the Head of Construction the Director of Execution, Renewable Energy, will be responsible for the delivery of utility scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects throughout the country. This position has several direct reports, including PMs, CMs, HSE Managers, and PEs. You will be responsible for managing procurement, engineering, construction, testing, HSE and various other initiatives to bring a renewable energy project online. Sites are located in various ISO/RTOs, therefore we require a candidate who can travel at least 50%. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and utility-scale wind energy experience to be considered for this position. This position can be remote.

Location: Remote

Job Number: 255

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Associate General Counsel

Joe Amara Executive Search represents independent power producers, project developers and equipment manufacturers in wind, solar, and energy storage. Roles are located throughout the USA and consist of our clients’ core competencies. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel is responsible for supporting corporate M&A activity, contracts, real estate, environmental permitting, and various legal tasks. Candidates currently working for a renewable energy owner/operator or law firm with a renewable energy practice are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with a multitude of contracts pertaining to equipment, assets, construction, or finance (tax equity, project finance) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: Position Filled

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Vice President Business Development

Joe Amara Executive Search is an executive search firm located in Chicago, IL. We represent IPPs, OEMs, and Project Developers in wind, solar and energy storage. Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Business Development is responsible for market entry strategy and delivering a multi-gigawatt portfolio of renewable projects. We are seeking a senior utility scale project developer with success in greenfield development, leadership ability, and the willingness to participate in development activities. Recent wind/solar greenfield and project origination experience in PJM, MISO, NYISO and/or NEPOOL is a must. Candidates with over a gig of conceptualized and completed projects are encouraged to apply. The right candidate can be located anywhere in the USA. Preferable locations are Chicago, Boston, Denver, Houston and New York.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 00227a

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Interconnection Engineering Manager

Joe Amara Executive Search represents IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar and energy storage. Our practice focuses on the core competencies of our clients; such as business development, project development, operations and finance. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, the Interconnection Engineering Manager is responsible for the development strategy for a portfolio of existing and proposed utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The Interconnection Engineering Manager will coordinate and provide ongoing technical engineering support for various generation interconnection (GI) studies, will coordinate with project teams and outside consultants to manage the GI study process associated with various utilities and ISOs, review and critique interconnection study results, and may perform special technical studies as needed to support the GI study process. Additionally, the IPE will ensure compliance with relevant tariffs and shape renewable policy development in various ISOs.

Manage assigned interconnection and engineering activities for various utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from site selection to planning and development.
Perform in-house technical studies of the transmission grid utilizing engineering software such as PSS/E, PSS-MUST, ASPEN, etc.
Manage daily interconnection study activities for projects under development, as is required to meet tariff timelines, including the collection and distribution of T&D technical information required by various Transmission Providers (TPs).
Coordinate the development of necessary modeling data with subcontractors for generation interconnection technical studies for submission to TPs.
Review interconnection study results, technical reports, and participate in results meetings.
Review and negotiate various generation interconnection agreements, submit comments to TPs in a timely manner and facilitate contract execution.
Initiate, manage, and review third party studies to assess curtailment, congestion, and other transmission-related project risks.
Provide analysis to inform Savion’s interconnection and transmission related strategy for solar and energy storage projects; including project size optimization, fatal flaw analysis, interconnection queue management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Assist in the maintenance of GI study tracking and budget forecasting.
Suggest creative bidding strategies that utilize knowledge of the transmission system and thoughtful assessment of study results and hedging options.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 00249

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Director of Construction

Joe Amara Executive Search represents IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar and energy storage. Our practice focuses on the core competencies of our clients; such as business development, project development, operations and finance. Reporting to the VP of Construction, the Director of Construction is responsible for the delivery of wind, solar and energy storage projects which will vary from 50mw – 400mw in size. The Director will manage and ensure delivery of construction due diligence processes, coordinate internal construction reviews, collaborate with the business development team, tackle construction issues of wind, solar and energy storage projects. This role will be responsible for the pre-contract, tender process, project execution and handover of projects to operations.

Develop project execution plans to meet objectives
Provide for project deliverables, including feasibility studies, cost, time, quality and health & safety (HSE). Ensure clarity of calculated construction costs for wind and maintain an overview of project strategic fit to the organization.
Develop project budget estimates and manage project costs within scheme sanctions
Support the project development of Onshore wind farms, interfacing across many technical and commercial areas of the company.
Plan resources through coordination of input of specialized skills supported either from internal or external expertise.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation systems and records including site health, safety and environmental management. Maintain an understanding of appropriate legislation.
Provide the corresponding construction assumptions (costs, time, resources etc.) for the business cases in line with the senior management approval process.
Provide HSE guidance and oversight for all aspects of the construction phase of the projects in collaboration with the internal HSE organization.
Develop and run tender for civil, electrical and wind turbine supply agreements in co-operation with the Procurement Department.
Recommend and manage supply contracts for EPC and Project Supply contractors using and organizing both internal and external resources to ensure project success.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 000299

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Vice President of Project Development

Joe Amara Executive Search is an executive search firm located in Chicago, IL. We represent IPPs, OEMs, and Project Developers in wind solar and energy storage. Reporting to the Head of Project Development, the VP of Project Development is responsible for market entry strategy and delivering a multi-gigawatt portfolio of renewable projects. We are seeking a senior utility scale project developer with success in greenfield development, leadership ability, and the willingness to participate in development activities. Recent greenfield and/or project origination experience in PJM, MISO, NYISO and/or NEPOOL is a must. Candidates with over a gig of conceptualized and completed projects are encouraged to apply. The right candidate can be located anywhere in the USA. Preferable locations are Chicago, Boston, Denver, Houston and New York.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 0000227

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Director Power Origination

We are seeking a Power Origination Manager with experience negotiating contracts with various types of off-takers. Wind PPAs are a must, solar is a plus. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Power Origination will be responsible for executing a power marketing strategy and tackling RFP responses.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 000226

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Director Project Development

We are seeking candidates currently developing wind and/or solar assets in MISO, PJM and the South East. Reporting to the VP, the Director will lead a small team of project developers. Candidates do not need leadership experience; however, prior leadership experience is a plus. Please include a deal sheet with your resume.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 0000197

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Vice President Project Development

We are seeking an industry veteran with over a gig of project conceptualized and completed in wind, and at least 500mw of solar. Market of interest are PJM, MISO, and SPP. Professionals interested in team building, strategic planning and execution are highly encouraged to apply. Please include a deal sheet with your resume.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 0000189

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Vice President Project Development

Reporting to the Head of Project Development, the VP of Project Development is responsible for market entry strategy and delivering a multi-gigawatt portfolio of renewable projects. We are seeking a senior utility scale project developer with success in greenfield development, leadership ability, and the willingness to participate in development activities. Recent greenfield and/or project origination experience in PJM, NYISO and the South East is a must. Candidates with over a gig of conceptualized and completed projects are encouraged to apply. This role is not located in Chicago and can be located anywhere in the USA. Preferable locations are Chicago, Boston, Denver, Houston and New York.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 000227

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Director of Project Development

We are seeking several Project Developers with experience developing utility-scale wind or solar projects in NYISO, MISO, SPP and ERCOT. Candidates with 10+ years of experience in any of those markets are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation is not required.

Location: various locations

Job Number: 00195

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Director of Environmental Permitting

We are interviewing candidates for a Director of Environmental Permitting. Candidates must have 10 – 20 years of experience in utility scale wind and solar development and permitting. Leadership experience is a plus. Those from IPPs, Utilities, and Project Developers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location: various locations

Job Number: 00193

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Operations Manager, East

Joe Amara Executive Search is seeking an Operations Manager with 5 – 10 years of experience. This role is to report to the VP of Operations and is responsible for a portfolio of operating power generation assets. This is a single contributor role.

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 243702

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Director of Business Development

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a leading power generation company located in the Bay Area. We are seeking a well-established power generation professional to lead a project development team within in North America. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience. Candidates from project developers or owner/operators are preferred.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Job Number: 098290654

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Vice President of Development

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a leading IPP located in the Chicagoland area. We are seeking a well-established power generation professional to lead project development within in North America. Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of total experience. Candidates from project developers or owner/operators are preferred.

Location: Chicago

Job Number: 0898098

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COO

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a leading independent power producer located in the Chicagoland area. We are seeking a veteran power generation executive to lead construction and operations in North America. Candidates must have 20 - 25 years of total experience, and a minimum of 5 years in an executive level position. Candidates from utilities or owner/operators are preferred.

Location: Chicago

Job Number: 98998

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VP of Software and Product Development

Our client is a multinational energy company in need of a VP of Software and Product Development. Reporting to the Global CTO, the Director is responsible for an international team of 10, purposed to develop and reinforce embedded systems.

Understand company's software, firmware and team member proficiencies
Strategic plan creation, communication, and implementation.
Manage team: Scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and plan implementation.
Create a user interface.

Location: confidential

Job Number: 0000055 (Position Filled)

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Vice President of Sales

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing an original equipment manufacturer in need of a VP of Sales. Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Sales will be responsible for new unit sales, developing an internal approval process, and leading a team of regional sales managers. Candidates with power generation equipment sales are highly preferred, however power professionals from other disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Location: confidential

Job Number: 0000039 (Position Filled)

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Chief Development Officer

Our client is seeking a Chief Development Officer to develop, own and operate renewable power generation assets. Candidates with 20+ years of experience within utility scale power generation are preferred. Relocation to HQ is a must, and provided by our client.

Location: confidential

Job Number: 000043 (Position Filled)

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Chief Technology Officer

POSITION FILLED Our client is a multinational OEM focused on improving the competitiveness of their existing technology, while simultaneously building and operating renewable energy projects in the Americas. Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Technology Officer will be the face of this organization's technological initiatives (both future and existing). Additionally, the candidate will manage a global R&D and Engineering team, and will be responsible for broad-based innovation and market strategy. The perfect candidate is someone with superior engineering capabilities, but also someone who can present well both internally and externally, drive growth, and foster a team-oriented work environment.

Location: Chicago

Job Number: 5963 (position filled)

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CFO

POSITION FILLED Our client is a multinational equipment manufacturer located in Chicago. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will be responsible for managing a team of finance professionals, and expanding our client’s presence within the global finance community. The CFO will originate and structure financial transactions including debt and equity.

Location: Chicago

Job Number: 5964 (position filled)

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VP of Market Operations and Commercialization

A client of ours is creating, what we are referring to as, a Non-Traditional Balancing Authority. We are seeking a VP of Market Operations and Commercialization to create the mechanisms to operate a trading floor.

Location: USA

Job Number: 5516

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Senior Project Engineer

Our client is a large wind energy company seeking a Project Engineer to assess acquisition targets, manage wind energy projects through construction, and be the technical liaison between the Project Development and Project Construction teams.

Location: Multiple Locations USA

Job Number: 5610

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Energy Storage, Director

Our client is a growing renewable energy developer seeking a Sr. Business Development Manager within a newly created Energy Storage business unit. The ES group is developing new business with traditional and non-traditional off-takers, as well as building upon our client’s robust customer base. Reporting to the SVP, the Sr. Business Development Manager will drive growth through a ‘boots-on-the-ground’ efforts, expand upon current clientele, and help guide strategy tailored to individual markets. Responsibilities:

Quantifies and communicates value proposition of energy storage for applications including peak demand management, ancillary services, demand response, volt/var control
Evaluates economics of energy storage at commercial customer sites based on load profiles, tariffs, market programs and incentives
Evaluates economics of energy storage for utility applications based on avoided costs of energy/capacity procurement or infrastructure building, or reliability
Develops and negotiates commercial arrangements with key vendors and partners to support development and delivery of energy storage solution
Engages with energy storage market stakeholders, including regulators, utilities, consumer groups, to develop markets for energy storage
Works with the finance department to develop financing solutions for energy storage offerings, both for stand-alone storage offerings and projects that integrate solar and storage
Supports the sales team with information, collateral and other materials to support energy storage sales efforts

Location: Chicago

Job Number: 5266 (Position Filled)

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EHS Director – Renewable Energy

Manage the development and implementation of the EHS Corporate Manual.
Gain legitimacy with colleagues, and implement and define EHS procedures and culture.
Analyze program performance and environmental-related incidents.
Create and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis
Conduct EHS training
Maintain training programs, training logs and audit records
Present reports to the CEO
SPCC Plans, waste management, Tier II reporting, Permitt

Location: Chicago

Job Number: 5190 (Position Filled)

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Director of Project Development, Wind and Solar

HEI Search is representing a large IPP that is seeking a Director of Development, Wind / Solar. The Director will be responsible for a region’s strategy and execution of deal origination, M&A, and greenfield development. Successful candidates will possess 10+ years of Commercial and/or Project Development experience in wind and solar utility scale projects. Responsibilities also include:

Manage a cross functional team
Implementation of Development Strategy
Deal Origination, PPA Negotiation
Due Diligence on acquisition targets
Set Operational Objectives
Governmental Affairs, Regulatory Affairs
Provide Strategy, Market Intelligence

Location: Various Locations

Job Number: 5008 (Position Filled)

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Vice President – Investment Banking

A leading investment bank and financial advisory firm focused in M&A, capital raising, project finance & tax equity, and restructuring in the Energy & Infrastructure sector is seeking a Vice President tasked with managing M&A deal flow and transaction execution. Lead M&A deal teams as the senior point of contact along with Managing Directors

Manage a team of analysts and associates in their day to day tasks beyond financial analysis and modeling, including managing work streams such as research, performing due diligence, assisting in a reverse due diligence process, and drafting and creating marketing materials.
Manage, lead and execute transactions with minimal supervision, and coordinate activities of all junior and senior team member
Play a key role in the execution on a deal or proposal; must have a mastery of all aspects of execution of a transaction and creating new business presentations, including but not limited to financial analysis/modeling, industry research, preparation of offering memoranda and other written materials, interaction with clients, and efficient use of the Firm’s resources
Organize pitchbooks, information memoranda, marketing materials and management presentations for internal and external use
Build relationships and acting as the main point of contact with both current and prospective clients to originate transactions
Create deal strategies and timelines

Location: Chicago or SF

Job Number: Position Filled

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Vice President Sales, Latin America

Our client is a multi-billion dollar Wind Turbine OEM, in need of a Sales Manager to focus on establishing, maintaining, and building relationships with developers, Independent Power Producers, Utilities and other purchasers of wind turbines in Latin American market. These responsibilities include lead generation and filtration; quote preparation; and providing support in the negotiation of turbine supply agreements and service and maintenance agreements. Responsibilities:

Canvassing the Latin American market to source independent power producer, independent developer, and utility customers of wind turbines;
Utilizing market knowledge to develop sales strategies and financial product offerings that utilize and maximize the value that our client can bring
Tracking customer and competitive intelligence, monitoring market trends, and tracking project developments;
Drafting quotations for and supporting negotiations of turbine supply agreements and operation & maintenance agreements;
Performing due diligence and negotiations for potential partnerships and acquisitions
Managing the after sales service to maintain customer satisfaction;
Representing voice of customer to communicate technical feedback internally
Driving improvement within a growing organization, adopting to dynamic market conditions;
Sharing your understanding of government policy and developing market specific commercial strategies;
Supporting senior sales staff based remotely to get resources from headquarters;
Representing our client at customer presentation meetings and conferences.

Location: Position Filled

Job Number: Position Filled

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