Manager / Director, Renewable Energy M&A

The Company

Our client is a fast-growing developer and long-term owner of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with hundreds of megawatts of solar and storage assets currently in development. Backed by a leading institutional investor, they take a mission-driven approach to clean energy while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. The team prioritizes meaningful impact, strong partnerships, and a healthy balance between work and life.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a motivated Manager / Director to support the acquisition and optimization of utility-scale solar, storage, and digital infrastructure projects. This role involves leading M&A execution, including financial modeling, due diligence, and contract negotiations, while collaborating across teams to drive strategic growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily execution tasks related to acquiring, selling, or partnering on large-scale solar and storage projects
  • Direct the internal valuation process, including building and refining financial models with input from junior staff and technical experts
  • Organize and manage all aspects of diligence efforts using both internal teams and third-party consultants
  • Assist the deal lead with negotiating final agreements and transaction documents
  • Develop and deliver materials for leadership and board review to support key investment approvals
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams on late-stage projects to finalize key commercial agreements, such as power sales and construction contracts
  • Offer detailed financial analysis by converting contract terms into dynamic Excel models and performing pricing scenario analyses for power purchase agreements
  • Examine core contract terms and ensure alignment of obligations across documents, including milestones, performance metrics, and penalty provisions

Qualifications

  • Relevant work experience, including in analytical roles directly tied to large-scale solar and storage assets and investment evaluation
  • Undergraduate degree or higher, ideally in a quantitative or technical discipline
  • Hands-on involvement in M&A processes for utility-scale energy projects, with experience leading or significantly contributing to acquisitions
  • High proficiency in Excel, including building and stress-testing complex financial models incorporating construction loans, term financing, tax equity, and structured capital
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of contributing to investment memos and decision-making frameworks
  • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a high-energy, evolving environment
  • Willingness to work onsite several days per week
  • Open to domestic travel up to ten to twenty percent of the time
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship
Job Location: hybrid Washington D.C.

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