Director, US Renewables

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.   

Are you passionate about leading Capital Power’s Renewables growth strategy and overseeing our US Renewable’s Fleet? Then the role of Director, US Renewables is the one for you.

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development and US Renewables, you'll oversee our dynamic US renewable fleet, drive the advancement of our development platform, acquire new sites, and manage the commercial aspects of cutting-edge renewable projects.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Leading and coordinating internal subject matter expert teams to effectively develop and optimize Capital Power’s renewable platform including the renewable development portfolio and operating assets.
• Steering interaction with appropriate SMEs – operations, legal, credit, regulatory, finance, environmental, external suppliers, off-takers and regulators on commercial activities that allow for the advancement of Capital Power’s renewable platform.
• Conducting the negotiation of commercial contracts with external third parties for sale of products and services – e.g. PPAs, commodity service agreements, and long-term service agreements.
• Independently coordinating and managing relationships with external stakeholders and partners, working in consultation with internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and analyzing opportunities for renewable asset development, monitor external trends, threats, and opportunities, and develop action strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Providing commercial support to construction managers on development sites that are currently in construction.
• Making recommendations and leading efforts to resolve and manage issues or disputes with counterparties and partners, serving as a primary contact on such issues to resolve disputes.  
• Leading and/or reporting on opportunities, challenges and/or issues at regular stakeholder and landowner meetings.
• Proactively managing and ensuring compliance with all related commercial agreements based on a strong working knowledge of relevant commercial environments, counterparties, and contracts that interface with the facility.
• Supporting the construction and supply chain teams in the negotiation of EPC contracts for new development sites.
• Managing the reporting on progress of construction and development projects to Sr. Leadership teams.
• Leading the evaluation of opportunities to acquire new renewable development sites and or assets.

What you will bring to the role:    

Education:

• Degree in Engineering, Commerce or Economics.
• Master’s or working toward Masters is an asset.
• A professional designation is considered an asset.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in a business development, operational, commercial, or financial and analytical role(s); preferably in the deregulated electricity industry or other related industry.
• 5+ years of experience in developing renewable (Solar or Wind) projects in the United States.
• Knowledge/experience with respect to power markets, power generation, power marketing, regulatory, commodities and related agreements, EPC agreements, transmission/transport and related agreements and power purchase agreements is preferred. 

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding and experience in power markets, electricity generating plants, plant operations for each region where the asset is situated.
• Experience working with complex legal agreements or contracts.
• Commercial management or negotiating experience.
• Reasonable levels of financial analysis skills, familiarity with financial statements, budgets, forecasting and development of asset earnings profiles.
• Project management experience and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, on multi-disciplinary issues and opportunities.
• Takes initiative, ability to deal with ambiguity and conflict and ability to exercise influence.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle dynamic and heavy workload.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with periodic travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices across North America.

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The pay range for this position is $161,975.00 to $179,025.00

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.

This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1500 Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting 
careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.