Renewable Energy Finance Specialist
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Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a Renewable Energy Finance Specialist to support financial modeling, investment analysis, and project development for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project finance, tax equity structures, and clean energy incentives such as ITC, PTC, and IRA provisions.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain financial models for utility-scale renewable energy and hybrid infrastructure projects (solar, hydrogen, battery storage)
• Analyze capital requirements, cash flows, IRRs, NPV, and risk metrics to inform investment decisions
• Support the structuring and negotiation of project finance agreements (debt, equity, tax equity)
• Evaluate federal and state incentives including ITC, PTC, bonus depreciation, and IRA-related programs
• Assist in due diligence for financing partners, developers, and offtakers
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams on cost forecasting and financial milestones
• Support grant applications and public/private funding submissions
• Monitor project budgets, drawdowns, and compliance with financial covenants
• Prepare internal reports, dashboards, and executive summaries on project performance and ROI
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure finance, or project development
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and Excel; experience with project finance tools or ERP software preferred
• Working knowledge of clean energy finance structures (e.g., tax equity, sale-leasebacks, PPAs)
• Understanding of federal and state incentive programs (ITC, PTC, DOE, IRA, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with engineers, lawyers, and developers
• Comfortable with hybrid work, site visits, and investor presentations when required
Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting solar, storage, or hydrogen projects in ERCOT or broader U.S. energy markets
• Familiarity with environmental credit markets (RECs, LCFS, 45V/45Q credits)
• Exposure to grant writing or government procurement processes a plus
Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement in a growing clean energy company