Summary:

In a brand new role, an international engineering company are seeking a PPA Consultant in their Renewable Energy Sourcing operation to grow their French PPA offering

As PPA Consultant, Renewable Energy Sourcing, you will lead clients through renewable energy deal transactions; primarily onsite and offsite PPAs with an initial focus on Europe.  You will successfully navigate corporate structures and manage a wide group of stakeholders towards a successful deal close. You will have a strong understanding of the energy markets in countries across Europe. You will also grow the overall number of C&I clients and improve the delivery of services and solutions. Our client is seeking candidates with experience in the below areas:

Position responsibilities:

• Assist clients with successful execution of a PPA and other renewable energy services
• Lead project management process including deliverables and timeline, coordination of a wide variety of client and stakeholders, qualitative and financial decision criteria evaluation and contract negotiations
• Lead in-person meetings with clients around project initiation, developer interviews, high-level client approval meetings.
• Lead client project teams, including reviewing work and training junior team members
• Assist colleagues to manage sustainable energy strategies and consulting services outside of PPAs, eg. other clean technology solutions, feasibility studies, and market research
• Refine process procedures in new markets based on market understanding and successful delivery of other PPA processes. 
• Partner with internal sales teams to ensure a successful client transition process and upsell additional projects and services
• Provide industry expertise during the sales process, helping to close potential clients alongside the sales team
• Support market development and rapid business growth through networking, research, content creation and review
• Train team members and attend and speak at external events

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Energy, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering
• 3+ years of experience managing complex, high-stakes projects at c-suite level
• Experience with wind and solar development and the renewable energy industry. 
• Previous exposure to PPA in Europe region.
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to initiate and develop and retain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders,
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbally
• Previous experience in European electricity markets.
• Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Office Products
• Fluency in English required additional languages preferred