Primergy Solar, LLC is a developer, owner and operator focused on both distributed and utility scale solar PV and battery storage projects in North America. Primergy Solar features a diverse and talented team with decades of experience in renewables project development, financing, construction and operations. It is currently managing and progressing a significant portfolio of operational and development stage solar+ battery storage projects. Primergy Solar is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and represents Quinbrook’s principal solar and solar plus energy storage investment platform 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 and Responsibilities
The Origination Analyst will be responsible for supporting the marketing of Primergy’s solar and solar + storage projects to various customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for successfully supporting the response to utility, electric cooperative and commercial & industrial procurement by organizing the response team, drafting the proposal narrative and packaging deliverables, as well as maintaining ongoing relationships with Primergy’s portfolio of power buyers. Experience in marketing, originating, customer targeting and customer relations with regards to renewables is preferred. The job holder will be expected to have a general understanding of the utility scale renewable market in the US, including regional RTOs/ISOs, and other regulatory entities.
Responsibilities include:
- Support Primergy’s origination and power marketing strategy to secure renewable energy sales to achieve Primergy’s overall goals.
- Collect and share market intelligence feedback, market assessments, and off-take strategies with the M&A and Development teams to inform Primergy’s acquisition and development strategies.
- Review and evaluate requests for bids (RFPs/RFIs) and work with the team to respond with proposals and supporting documentation and / or deliverables.
- Prepare RFP summaries for distribution to management.
- Coordinate with Development, Finance, Engineering, and other departments to prepare for proposals and meetings with customers.
- Prepare and distribute pricing history summaries before pricing meetings.
- Ensure RFP summaries, proposal and pricing information are entered into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Maintain comprehensive records of submitted proposals and pricing models.
- Read and summarize utility Integrated Resource Plans.
- Perform energy market research and analysis.
- Approximately 10% travel required
Education and Experience requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing/Sales, Engineering, or similar discipline. A graduate degree is preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in US power marketing, trading, origination, sales & marketing, or comparable experience is preferred. Solar development and power marketing experience are preferred.
Skillset
- Honesty, transparency, and integrity.
- Requires knowledge of the power and renewable energy market dynamics. .
- Skills and knowledge with a combination of renewable energy technologies are required.
- Commercial mindset, attention to detail, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills are required.
- Prior knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale renewable power generation development and marketing is preferred.
- Solid understanding of economic drivers within our business.
- Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to unique circumstances in a dynamic environment.
- Successfully operating in a geographically dispersed organization is a plus.
- Willingness to work extended hours, when necessary.
Primergy Solar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.