energyRe

Transmission Business Development Associate

New York, NY

full time

On-site

Renewable Energy Power Generation

About This Job

Description

The

Transmission Business Development Associate

will lead bid processes and manage interconnection and tariff-related activities for high-voltage transmission (both HVDC and HVAC). Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will own deal origination, competitive bid strategy, interconnection lifecycle, and key commercial negotiations. The Associate will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless alignment between commercial, technical, regulatory, and legal functions, and build consensus among senior leadership for strategic initiatives.

This position plays a critical role in shaping transmission portfolio strategy, engaging with ISOs and utilities, and navigating complex interconnection and regulatory landscape.

Requirements Lead Bid Strategy & Execution

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Drive full lifecycle of FERC order 1000 and ISO/RTO transmission RFPs: strategy development, bid package creation, cross-functional team coordination, and final submissions.

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Originate and validate HVDC/HVAC cable-based transmission concepts, build and manage opportunity pipelines across multiple ISO regions.

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Identify and assess early-stage M&A or co-development opportunities in alignment with energyRe’s transmission goals.

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Collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, regulatory, and project teams to ensure bid and interconnection goals align with broader commercial objectives.

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Lead corporate-level initiatives for the Business Development team, including the development of short- and long-term growth strategies and ensuring adherence to annual budget compliance objectives.

Tariff & Interconnection Lifecycle Managing-term growth strategies

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Maintaining compliance with annual budget.

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Navigate utility tariffs and transmission planning frameworks.

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Manage the interconnection process and function as primary liaison with utilities, ISOs, regulators, developers, and consultants.

Commercial & Contract Lead

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Lead negotiations for partner/vendor agreements, interconnection, and transmission-related contracts.

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Conduct cost–benefit and risk assessments.

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Support financial structuring and alignment of contract terms with overall commercial strategy.

Senior Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

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Prepare executive-level presentations, business case memos, and funding recommendations.

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Represent the company in discussions with external stakeholders.

Required Education

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MBA or Master's-level education in Engineering, Finance, Business or another relevant STEM degree, required.

Required Experience

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5-7 years in transmission business development or bid leadership within HVDC/HVAC.

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Demonstrated success in leading FERC order 1000 and ISO/RTO bid campaigns.

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Experience in interconnection lifecycle, tariff navigation, and technical study review.

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Strong track record in commercial negotiation and deal structuring.

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Experience working directly with and influencing senior-level stakeholders to gain project approvals.

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Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and prioritizing between multiple ongoing projects.

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Familiarity with queue management tools, interconnection cost estimation methodologies, and ISO planning timelines.

Preferred Background

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Experience with NYISO, MISO, PJM, or ISO-NE markets.

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Previous roles at transmission-focused organizations.

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Exposure to joint transmission substation planning or transmission tie-line design is a plus.

Other Skills

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Strategic mindset with strong commercial, regulatory, and technical insight.

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Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

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High-level communication and presentation skills tailored to senior leadership and external audiences.

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Proven ability leading multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines.

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Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with outstanding project and risk management abilities.

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Strong work ethic as a key member of a fast-paced and growing company.

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Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams but also drive independent tasks with strong attention to detail.

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Exceptional time management and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects with competing needs.

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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

Physical Requirements

The Transmission Business Development Associate may be required to endure the following physical activities, environmental conditions, and physical demands:

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Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces,

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Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods,

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Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another,

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Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions,

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Communicating with others to exchange information,

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Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, and

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Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Transmission Business Development Associate

About This Job

Commercial & Contract Lead

Senior Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Required Education

Required Experience

Preferred Background

Other Skills

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