Origination Manager, Utility Scale Solar and Battery Systems (Colorado based)

Trina Solar International System Business Unit (ISBU) is the project development and investment business unit of Trina Solar, a global leader of smart energy solutions provider. Our team has established a track record of 10.5+ GW of grid-connected projects globally.

Trina Solar US Project Development & Investment team is looking for a highly accomplished renewable energy Project Origination Manager (Utility Scale Solar and Battery, Colorado) to join our growing team. Reporting to the head of utility origination team, the manager will work with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Originate utility scale solar and battery project development opportunities focused on site control and evaluating feasibility of project interconnection, permitting, and revenue contracts
• Identify local early-stage developers that will co-develop with Trina and lead deal structuring and commercial negotiations for project acquisition or other partnership structures such as development services agreement or joint development agreement
• Identify and organize the greenfield development of solar and battery projects by creating and updating project maps and databases using GIS tools based on attractive interconnection points in target regions
• Prospect and contract suitable greenfield and brownfield sites thru land options, leases, and sales with landowners
• Conduct market and regulatory research and form a market development strategy
• Based on site control, research potential revenue opportunities for each specific site
• Coordinate the tasks and inputs of the supporting functions such as Legal, Engineering, Finance, and Project Management
• Support financial modeling to assess project economics
• Keep fully informed in a timely manner on market development and industry news/events in order to quickly identify business opportunities

Relevant Experience:

• Track record of successfully negotiating and closing commercial transactions with landlords, developers, utilities, regulatory agencies, and offtakers
• BS degree required, MBA or relevant masters preferred
• Knowledge of the solar industry, specific regional regulations, and market mechanisms
• The following experience are a plus: RTOs (PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, ERCOT), and regulated utility companies, multinational environment, legal, full cycle development

Skills and Competence:

• Passionate about the solar and renewables industry
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with can-do attitude and drive to overcome challenges and succeed
• Strong analytical skills, capable of identifying key risks and creating win-win for all parties
• Flexible attitude, with the ability to effectively manage unexpected changes
• Excellent team player, prioritizing the fulfillment of team objectives
• Superior communication skills, capable of effectively managing interactions at all levels
• Self-starter, results-driven, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, striving for excellence

Benefits

Trina Solar Development US – ISBU offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. Our people are the driving force behind our work. Together, we advance industry and drive innovation.

Trina Solar Development’s benefits include: 16 PTO days and 12 holidays. Fully paid PPO health insurance for our employees, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short term and long-term company paid disability, competitive 401(k) with company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Trina Solar Development US – ISBU (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.