Current Positions

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

     

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

   

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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

 

• 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

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

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

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.