Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Director Origination

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

We are seeking a Director of Origination to lead commercial origination activities across wholesale power markets, focusing on structured transactions, long-term offtake agreements, and client-driven energy solutions. This strategic role will be critical in expanding market presence, originating value-driven deals, and supporting the broader commercial and asset development strategy.

Key Responsibilities

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Originate and structure complex power transactions including PPAs, tolling agreements, hedges, and other long-term contracts.

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Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparties across utilities, cooperatives, large industrials, and aggregators.

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Work closely with trading, asset management, legal, and risk teams to evaluate deal economics and risk profiles.

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Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor strategies to identify new opportunities.

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Support business development in both conventional and renewable generation—including solar, wind, battery storage, and gas-fired assets.

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Develop and present proposals, term sheets, and commercial analyses to internal and external stakeholders.

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Represent the company at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and network.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Engineering or Finance) preferred.

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Minimum 8–10 years of experience in energy origination, structured transactions, or power marketing.

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Deep understanding of U.S. power markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.) and deal structuring practices.

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Experience with renewable PPAs, virtual PPAs (vPPAs), hedges, and capacity or ancillary products.

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Strong analytical, negotiation, and financial modeling skills.

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Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities.

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Proven ability to work cross-functionally with legal, operations, and risk teams.

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Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic approach to market expansion.

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