Director, Origination

About The Energy Authority

The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.

Join Our Team as a Director of Origination

The Director, Origination plays a pivotal leadership role in driving TEA’s wholesale energy growth strategy across the western U.S., leading the delivery of sustainable TEA-backed revenue through innovative commodity solutions, exceptional client relationships, and strategic market development. This role champions origination efforts across power, environmental, and natural gas products; builds and strengthens partnerships with wholesale energy customers—including CCAs and key C&I accounts; and serves as a core connector between TEA’s commercial vision and the collaborative teams who bring deals from concept to execution. You’ll act as a thought leader, opportunity creator, and trusted partner to both internal teams and external clients, working to identify emerging trends, craft new solutions, and navigate dynamic market conditions to expand TEA’s presence and value in the region. While the position does not directly supervise staff, you’ll lead multi-disciplinary deal teams and serve as a resource to leaders across Origination, Trading, Scheduling, and Portfolio Management—ensuring strong communication, aligned execution, and a unified approach to generating TEA-backed income.

What You’ll Do

- Lead delivery of consistent, sustainable TEA-backed revenue from originated wholesale energy activities in the western U.S.

- Drive sales and marketing efforts for power, environmental, and natural gas origination products

- Lead innovation initiatives to develop new commodity solutions that create measurable value

- Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with wholesale energy customers, including CCAs and key C&I clients

- Guide internal and external efforts to complete enabling agreements and customer onboarding

- Develop and close mutually beneficial commodity opportunities for TEA and its Public Power partners

- Lead internal coordination and approval processes for deal structuring, negotiation, execution, and implementation

- Identify and cultivate opportunities for future product and service offerings

- Lead cross-functional deal teams to successfully close complex commercial transactions

- Lead negotiation and assist in development of complex contracts and commodity structures

- Maximize the value of member investments in TEA—people, systems, and capital

- Monitor market, regulatory, and sector dynamics to anticipate change and position TEA for long-term success

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics, business, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred

- Minimum 10 years of energy trading experience with strong knowledge of power, environmental, and natural gas markets

- Expertise in financial products, derivatives, risk management, and asset optimization

- Proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and close sophisticated transactions

- Strong relationship-building skills across diverse customer and internal stakeholder groups

- Strategic, analytical, and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify emerging opportunities

Why TEA?

At TEA, we don’t just work in energy markets—we help shape them. Joining us means being part of a collaborative, innovative environment that supports growth, rewards dedication, and celebrates success. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a team where every contribution matters, apply today to make your impact as a Director, Origination at TEA.

TEA Values

TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve.

TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value.

If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you.

It’s YOUR Future. It’s OUR Future.