Technical Diligence and Asset Manager

Huntington National Bank•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Technical Diligence and Asset Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of our Renewable Energy Finance (REF) team at Huntington as we expand our products beyond renewables. You will be responsible for assisting the REF team in providing technical and commercial insight in (1) renewable energy debt and tax equity financing opportunities, (2) financing conventional power generation, midstream energy, public private partnerships (P3), and electrical transmission sectors, and (3) monitoring the operations of the REF’s portfolio of financed projects. Types of projects include solar, battery storage, wind, geothermal, renewable natural gas (RNG), conventional natural gas (NG) power generation, liquid-natural gas (LNG) facilities, midstream facilities, and P3 projects. Technical Diligence and Asset Manager’s advice will be a key factor in assessing financing opportunities and in making prudent investment decisions. In-depth knowledge of and experience with solar, wind, RNG, NG, and LNG technologies and projects regarding contracts, construction, production modelling, operations, and independent engineers is required.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering or operational field.
8+ years in renewable energy
5+ years in Pvsyst modelling
4+ years in conventional power project construction and/or operation and maintenance reviews.
Experience in leading diligence and working with lenders on financing power projects.
Proficient in performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills.
Proven critical thinking and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to manage workflow and deadlines, while effectively balancing competing priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Technical and Commercial Diligence : Detailed technical assessments regarding project feasibility and technical risks to assess reasonableness and compliance with industry standards/practices. Includes reviews of project design, technologies, energy production, construction, operations and maintenance, contracts, environmental, and estimated useful life.
Financing Agreements : Assist in negotiating financing agreements from a technical and operational perspective.
Financing Models : Verify technical and economic assumptions and support sensitivity analyses.
Third Parties : Work with clients and independent engineers through the financing process, including providing commercially reasonable solutions to technical obstacles. Includes discussions with clients as they plan technology selection or work through design considerations for their projects. Hiring and managing independent engineers.
Asset Management : Monitor financed projects, maintain REF’s portfolio performance database, monitor major technical issues. Monthly calls with clients reviewing performance and technical issues. Assist in monthly/quarterly portfolio performance reporting and presentations and other internal presentations.
Travel : Visit project sites during construction and/or operations. Attend team meetings and conferences.