[Hiring] Director of Origination @GridStor

Role Description

GridStor is seeking a Director of Origination. The Director of Origination will report to the Vice President of Origination & Power Marketing and partner with leaders and directors of development, M&A, finance, and analytics teams to originate and close long-term energy storage agreements. Candidate must have a demonstrated track record of secured offtake agreements for development assets in either SPP & ERCOT or WECC & CAISO.

As an Origination leader, you will be responsible for:

• Originating new business in defined regions in the United States.
• Developing new and existing customer relationships.
• Communicating GridStor’s story and key attributes of potential product offerings.
• Proposing and structuring transactions for the company’s energy storage development portfolio.
• Driving execution of GridStor’s origination activities, ensuring profitability and growth while managing commercial transaction risks effectively.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious self-starter looking to build on existing experience in the energy industry and help fulfill the company's aspirations and growth strategy within North America. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of power markets, a broad network of contacts at leading energy counterparties (utilities, trading desks, data center/corporate customers), strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of success and innovation in origination within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the energy industry; preferably in gas or renewable energy with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in power origination.
• A solid track record of success in a development or sales capacity in the clean energy sector securing long-term power sale agreements on renewable energy projects with utilities and corporations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, structure, negotiate, coordinate, and execute power sale agreements together with internal and external advisors.
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and electric energy markets.
• Working knowledge of Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) operations, electric transmission, power generation, and storage technologies in either SPP and ERCOT or CAISO and WECC (MISO/PJM a plus).
• Strong sales, networking, leadership, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of power markets including regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and pricing mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze market data, assess risks, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to prepare marketing materials, presentations, and proposal materials needed to pitch origination opportunities to customers.
• Demonstrated transaction experience with the ability to motivate cross-functional deal teams.

Requirements

• Preference for candidates located in Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, California, or Denver, Colorado.
• Open to remote candidates with a demonstrated book of customers in their geographic location.
• Must be able to travel to Portland for quarterly all hands.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and individual performance).
• Generous paid leave.
• Employee participation in Long Term Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children.
• HSA/FSA for participating employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• Cellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment, healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.

Company Description

GridStor is a rapidly growing, grid-scale energy storage developer, owner, and operator backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) and led by experienced clean energy industry professionals. We acquire and develop battery storage projects in markets across North America.

GridStor’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free, resilient grid by rapidly deploying stand-alone energy storage at scale.