Senior Manager, Origination (Commodity Supply)

Copia Power • Lake Oswego, OR

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Copia is seeking a Senior Manager, Origination to lead structured gas and power transactions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing and executing natural gas supply, wholesale electricity, and utility service special contract deals. This role requires experience in Western US and Canadian gas and power markets. This position will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and will work closely with several teams and senior leadership across the organization in an individual contributor capacity.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
• Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
• Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and counterparties.
• Resourcefulness and polite persistence.
• 7 to 10+ years of professional experience in trading, structuring, or origination within gas and power.
• Deep understanding of gas and power markets, including pipelines, storage, grid constraints, energy products, and transaction structures.
• Successful track record in sourcing, negotiating, and closing energy transactions.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with commercial/trading, legal, and development teams internally and externally
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel.
• Ability to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the Salt Lake City or Lake Oswego office is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with project management software
• Also accepting applications for our Dana Point office.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day buy-side gas and power origination efforts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with commodity trading desks and wholesale market participants.
• Originate, structure, and execute gas and power transactions to support the Copia generation and digital development portfolios.
• Coordinate with generation and digital development teams to advance potential transactions in tandem with asset development progress.
• Support internal transaction approval process.
• Track market, policy, and regulatory developments that may impact the Copia project pipeline and strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
• Company contribution to 401(k) plans
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Wellness and cell phone credits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
• Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level