Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America.

 

Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.

 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate will support valuation and financial modeling efforts by coordinating data collection, conducting financial and risk analyses, and contributing to the preparation of corporate materials to guide origination, development, and operational decisions.

 

  • Create and maintain financing models for operating projects to track performance, improve forecast accuracy, and support optimization of operational strategies.
  • Maintain and enhance database applications built on Microsoft Fabric and Excel, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and seamless integration with financial models; proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel skills is highly preferred.
  • Use financial models to optimize acquisitions and energy offtake proposals.
  • Collaborate with renewable development teams and third-party developers to gather and prepare model inputs.
  • Identify key project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and define contingencies.
  • Design and execute sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions.
  • Provide research to support contract negotiations and project acquisitions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, M&A, Origination, Transmission, Legal, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction teams, and external consultants.
  • Implement commercialization strategies to reduce merchant risk, optimize returns, or enhance project value.
  • Collect competitive intelligence and perform benchmarking analyses.
  • Demonstrate passion, motivation, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • Perform other duties as assigned (~5%).
  • 5-10% Travel required.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in solar and energy storage development and valuation.
  • CFA designation and proficiency in SQL, VBA, and Python are strong advantages.
  • Experience in renewable energy tax equity modeling is a plus.
  • Candidates with 4+ years of renewable energy valuation experience and strong financial modeling and SQL skills may be considered for a Senior Associate role.

 

SKILLSET

  • Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and strong personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at conducting research using publicly available information.
  • Communicates complex issues clearly and translates them into actionable deliverables.
  • Driven, adaptable, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ownership of work products.
  • Deep knowledge of power and renewable energy market dynamics, preferably in U.S. competitive wholesale electricity markets.
  • Keeps current with evolving technologies, regulations, and trends impacting renewable energy adoption.
  • Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tasks and changing circumstances in a dynamic environment.

 

Primergy is committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We understand that individuals from historically underrepresented groups — including women and people of color — may hesitate to apply if they don't meet 100% of the listed qualification. If this role aligns with your interests and career goals, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria.