Junior Renewables Analyst

The Junior Renewables Analyst works on NYPA’s Renewable Business Development team, and will identify, evaluate, and develop new utility scale project opportunities for NYPA Renewables. This role is focused on evaluating projects being developed by the private sector for consideration into NYPA's project partnership and acquisition pipeline. Projects span across various technologies and applications including but not limited to solar, wind, and various types of energy storage.

Responsibilities include identifying and supporting negotiations of strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders. The Analyst will also track investments across new project development initiatives.

The Analyst will work across multiple functions within the organization, and responsibilities include stakeholder management both internal and external, multi-functional collaborations such as with technical functions to develop solutions, and others for supporting negotiations with external collaborators.

Evaluation of projects requires familiarity of the NYISO market, state and federal permitting processes (SEQR, ORES, USACE, etc.), NYSERDA offtake solicitation processes (RECs, ISCs), and PPAs.

Responsibilities

- Support renewable energy generation and storage planning and cost modeling studies to inform business opportunities.

- Support Origination team with business cases for new opportunities including the commercial model, alignment with policy, and identification of key risks.

- Provide support for presentations for senior management proposing business opportunities and providing updates on projects in progress.

- Support Origination team in negotiations on new opportunities.

- Contribute to interdisciplinary project teams to perform due diligence and/or develop new business opportunities.

- Prepare variety of report and research on projects, trends, policies, and stakeholder activities

- Support the coordination and analysis of new opportunities including development of planning studies, siting, and project financials/estimates.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Analytical abilities to think through complex problems

- Ability to support team members in the development of projects

- Proficient written, oral, and research skills

- Organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and external organizations from various disciplines and cultural backgrounds.

- Familiarity of the NYISO market and the broader energy industry.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education, Experience and Certifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, climate, engineering, or related field is required

- Prior internship experience preferred.

- Experience with clean energy technology and transmission preferred

Physical Requirements

- Up to approximately 20% travel within NY State.

- Valid government issued ID required

Ability to attend meetings/events outside of normal business hours.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $71,000 - $89,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.