Associate Director, Technical Operations - Renewable Energy

Purpose and Job Summary

ORIX USA is seeking an experienced engineering professional to assist with the technical and business development aspects of the fast-paced renewable energy business, focusing on solar, wind and energy storage, based in New York City. The position is in the investment team and involves due diligence on investment targets, from projects to large development platforms, asset management of the portfolio companies, and business development activities to support ORIX's ambitious growth trajectory in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Carry out due diligence on investment targets, covering project development feasibility, site suitability, energy yields, grid connection, construction design and procurement, technological solutions, commercial off-take, and other aspects as needed to assess solar, wind and energy storage projects.

• Appoint technical advisors to support and complement due diligence and owner's engineering works.

• Manage and monitor the key operational and technical assumptions in the financial models.

• Operational management and support of portfolio assets in coordination with the teams across the technical services spectrum, from development to design, and construction to operations

• Support the team's business development activities, including new opportunity origination, screening, initial appraisals, and partnership-building.

• Prepare and present relevant material in investment case memos.

• Cross-functional liaising with teams, namely legal, finance and back-office

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher, in Science or Engineering (electrical or mechanical or related discipline as appropriate), with strong academic background.

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience of solar / wind farm engineering and construction, including balance of plant, with a developer, manufacturer, consultancy, or other relevant related industry player in the renewables space.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

• General knowledge of market dynamics across the US ISO/RTOs, related to power markets, interconnection queues and general development processes.

• Sound understanding of standard commercial arrangements in the renewable industry such as EPC and O&M contracts, and PPAs.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to liaise at all levels.

• Enjoy and be effective at developing and nurturing team relationships.

Considered a plus.

• Direct experience in energy storage projects, either from a technology perspective, a commercial offtake perspective or a combination of both

• An MBA, a finance degree/qualification or good knowledge of valuation methods

Requirements

• Based in New York City and willing to travel frequently mainly across the country but also overseas.

• Be ambitious, motivated and have the drive to succeed.

• Passionate about the energy transition sector

• Strong self-learning skills, takes initiatives.

Annual base salary gross: $140,000 - $200,000 (NY only). The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end of the ORIX USA's salary for this position. Actual base salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base pay is one component of ORIX USA's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include cash bonuses, long term incentives, health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement benefits. Please visit our Benefits page for additional information.

Life at ORIX

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.

You Time

We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.

Family Care

Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.

Flexible Work Arrangements

ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.

ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.