Energy Manager – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy•Lower Merion Township, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Waga Energy is seeking an Energy Manager for their Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) office. This role is crucial for maximizing the value of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) generated by Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® technology. Key responsibilities include securing long- and short-term revenues, managing production and sales volumes, and obtaining and maintaining certification of green attributes through federal programs like the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The Energy Manager is also tasked with minimizing energy purchase costs, particularly electricity. This position reports to the Energy Director and requires close coordination with international team members in the energy department.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience with energy transactions and electricity purchase contracts including PPAs, as well as RNG or RIN sales contracts.
Experience with contract administration and negotiation, as well as financial and legal risk analysis.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client and external partner relationships.
Candidates must also be autonomous/self-motivated, proactive, highly analytical, well organized, and able to work in an organization that evolves often with changing priorities.
The ability to accommodate +/- 25% domestic (US) travel time (including overnight stays) is required. Some international travel may also be required.

Responsibilities

Further develop and implement Waga Energy’s US RNG commercialization strategy, including: Prospecting and developing commercial relationships with new and existing RNG offtakers. Identifying, evaluating, and pursuing emerging market opportunities for RNG utilization. Leading negotiations and execution of RNG sales contracts, ensuring commercial, financial, and regulatory alignment. Represent Waga Energy within the US RNG market by attending and networking at key industry conferences, events, and forums to enhance brand visibility and market influence.
Maintain and report on the US RNG offtake pipeline, including regular analysis and communication of production forecasts, contracted sales volumes, and market price trends to internal stakeholders.
Develop and manage electricity sourcing strategies, including the negotiation of on-site and off-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), fixed-price supply contracts, and rolling hedging mechanisms to optimize energy costs and reduce price exposure.
Support the Business Development team by contributing to the structuring, negotiation, and administration of landfill partnership agreements, off-take contracts, and related energy supply arrangements.
Monitor and interpret North America (US and Canadian) regulations governing RNG commercialization and environmental attribute markets (e.g., RINs and related programs), identify potential advocacy or lobbying opportunities, and coordinate related actions.
Oversee the administration and compliance of all energy contracts, and support the process of ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and proper documentation by providing technical support to the invoicing and finance teams as needed.
Administer and manage environmental attribute programs, including Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and other green attribute programs, ensuring accurate registration, submission, and transfer processes in accordance with EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and other applicable frameworks.
Ensure full lifecycle compliance of RNG green attribute programs (Q-RIN certification under the EPA RFS program, etc.) from facility registration through ongoing reporting and verification, maintaining auditable records and coordinating with internal and external auditors as required.