Senior Director, Transmission Origination

Requisition ID:  94287 

 

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today.
 

Position Specific Description

This role accepts applications on an ongoing basis and does not have a fixed application deadline.  

NextEra Energy Transmission is seeking a senior origination leader to drive commercial development and strategic customer engagement across the western U.S., with a primary focus on the WECC region. This role will serve as a senior external-facing representative for NEET, building and leading relationships with executive stakeholders at utilities, municipals, public power entities, cooperatives, operating companies, and other strategic counterparties. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who can operate credibly with vice presidents, senior vice presidents, and C-suite leaders while also working across internal development, regulatory, legal, finance, policy, and technical teams to advance complex transmission opportunities. The successful candidate will help identify, shape, and mature new business opportunities, including bilateral partnerships, strategic development agreements, joint development structures, solicitations, and other commercial arrangements that support NEET’s growth strategy in the West.

 

This individual will be expected to bring strong commercial judgment, deep industry relationships within CAISO/WECC, and the ability to connect customer priorities with actionable development strategies. The role requires a leader who can synthesize market intelligence, influence senior decision-makers, develop commercial positions, and help translate strategic engagement into executable opportunities.

 

Travel for this position will vary based on customer and project needs and may be up to 50%. 

 

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the business development functions of the Company throughout the country and/or a specific geographic region. Leaders in this role are responsible for leading and coordinating key functions of a project such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review, and financial negotiations. This position plays a key role in building strategic relationships and executing major contracts necessary to support the Company’s generating business growth initiatives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Translates NextEra Energy, Inc. financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners
• Oversees and directs the work of internal, cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes
• Provides overall leadership and drives key decisions during negotiations
• Oversees the development of contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success
• Presents with intent to influence decision making by senior management
• Develops, coaches and mentors team members
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:  12+ years
• Supervisory/Management Experience 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Business Administration
• Master's - Business Administration

 

The estimated base pay for this position is $216,800.00 to $325,200.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Business Development
Organization:  NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

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