Sr Director Energy Commercial Advisory

NAES•Littleton, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director – Energy & Commercial Advisory leads Independent Engineering, Owner’s Engineering, and integrated technical, financial, and commercial advisory engagements for power generation and other energy infrastructure projects. The role supports project development, financing, acquisitions, divestitures, construction, operations, and asset management through due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, investment analysis, and commercial agreement reviews. It evaluates project economics, capital and operating costs, schedules, equipment condition, maintenance requirements, and technical and commercial risks across the project lifecycle, including decommissioning and redevelopment. As a senior client-facing leader in E3’s seller-doer model, the Senior Director leads multidisciplinary teams, manages profitable engagements, develops client relationships and new business, and supports service-line growth across E3’s practices. The role integrates technical, financial, and commercial findings into clear advisory conclusions for lenders, investors, developers, and asset owners. It coordinates qualified E3 subject matter experts and subconsultants who perform specialized engineering assessments and incorporates their conclusions into project recommendations. The position reports to the President of E3 and collaborates with Executive Directors, Project Managers, engineering specialists, and business development personnel. It leads engagements and client relationships, coordinates internal and external specialists, and may assume direct reports as the business grows. The role is full-time, requiring 40 working hours per week, with a flexible hybrid schedule that allows remote or office work. Travel is typically 10–25% for client meetings, project sites, and business development. Extended hours may be required during travel or to accommodate client project schedules and transaction deadlines. Work is primarily office-based and involves extended computer use, financial analysis, document review, meetings, and written communication. Project site visits may involve industrial sites requiring protective clothing and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent.
15 years of experience in power generation or energy infrastructure, including relevant Independent Engineering, Owner’s Engineering, financial modeling, transaction advisory, project development, or consulting experience.
Demonstrated experience leading technical, financial, and commercial due diligence engagements and evaluating development plans, schedules, budgets, maintenance, agreements, and project risks.
Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing financial models, valuations, and investment analyses for energy infrastructure financing and transactions.
Experience advising lenders, investors, developers, utilities, or asset owners and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver advisory reports.
Experience with energy infrastructure acquisitions, divestitures, transaction diligence, and investment analysis.
Valid driver’s license.
Microsoft 365 knowledge, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality work within budgets and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication, executive presentation, client relationship management, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Broad understanding of conventional and renewable power generation, battery energy storage, and related infrastructure, including equipment, operations, maintenance, construction, commissioning, and performance testing.
Ability to lead Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering engagements, identify technical risks, and direct specialized engineering reviews as needed.
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills, including DCF, project finance, asset valuation, forecasts, sensitivities, IRR, NPV, DSCR, and LCOE.
Knowledge of energy project economics, capital structures, debt and equity financing, tax equity, and investment return drivers.
Ability to challenge model assumptions, assess financial and commercial risk, and translate engineering findings into investment implications.
Strong understanding of EPC, PPA, O&M, LTSA, equipment supply, fuel supply, and interconnection agreements and related risk allocation.
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and integrate specialist findings into clear technical, financial, and commercial reports.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and working conditions, including extended computer use and possible travel to client meetings and project sites; protective clothing and equipment may be required at industrial sites.
Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Adherence to safety warnings, posted safety signs, and NAES safety rules and procedures.

Nice To Haves

MBA with a concentration in Finance.

Responsibilities

Lead Independent Engineering, Owner’s Engineering, and technical, financial, and commercial due diligence engagements for power generation and other energy infrastructure projects across development, financing, construction, operations, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Review EPC, PPA/offtake, equipment supply, O&M, LTSA, interconnection, fuel supply, and other project agreements for technical and commercial terms, risk allocation, performance guarantees, and bankability.
Develop, review, and challenge project financial models, including discounted cash flow, valuation, investment returns, financing structures, and sensitivities; assess capital costs, operating budgets, maintenance expenditures, revenues, and investment risks.
Evaluate development plans, construction and procurement schedules, capital budgets, contingencies, and commercial arrangements for feasibility, completion requirements, and execution risk.
Assess operating history, equipment condition and performance, maintenance requirements, long-term capital expenditures, and remaining useful life, using qualified technical specialists as appropriate.
Coordinate engineering, market, regulatory, and other specialists; identify technical risks and integrate specialist assessments into Independent Engineer and other advisory reports.
Provide Owner’s Engineering and development advisory services, including contractor selection, bid and contract evaluation, and project execution strategy reviews.
Oversee construction monitoring, including progress, schedules, budgets, change orders, and contractor performance; coordinate site visits, commissioning reviews, and performance testing with qualified specialists as needed.
Assess permitting, environmental, regulatory, and interconnection requirements and their implications for development, financing, construction, and operations.
Lead preparation, review, and delivery of Independent Engineer reports, Owner’s Engineering reports, and other advisory deliverables for lenders, investors, developers, and asset owners.
Lead or support buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory, project finance reviews, valuation, and investment risk assessments, including the financial effects of technical, operational, and commercial risks.
Serve as engagement lead and Project Manager, accountable for scope, schedule, staffing, budget, deliverable quality, client satisfaction, and gross margin.
Advise and mentor E3 Project Managers and technical teams on commercial due diligence, financial modeling, project economics, and investment considerations.
Serve as primary client contact; originate business, grow client relationships, and identify cross-practice opportunities across Power, Renewables, Energy Storage, and Oil, Gas & Chemicals.
Lead proposal development, including scope, level-of-effort estimates, pricing, review, and client presentations.
Support E3 leadership with market assessments, new advisory services, and internal acquisition evaluations while preserving the independence of client Independent Engineering work.
Perform other tasks necessary to support the overall team objectives and strategy.
Follow company management practices and procedures, policies, work rules, and applicable NAES safety rules and procedures.