Renewable Energy Finance Specialist

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