Sr Director Energy Commercial Advisory

About E3 Consulting

Founded in 1999, E3 is a leading technical advisor, providing reviews of complex capital-intensive projects for capital providers, project developers, owners, and regulators. E3 primarily provides independent engineering and advisory services for energy, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. E3 operates as an independent subsidiary of NAES, a large provider of O&M, engineering and environmental services in the power generation sector.

Why Work with E3 Consulting?

E3 has a culture of teamwork and mutual respect and places high value on work-life balance. We offer a small business feel, while working on interesting and oftentimes cutting-edge projects largely in the energy sector. With the continued energy transition, E3’s renewables business continues to be a focal point of our team.

Summary

The Senior Director – Energy & Commercial Advisory is responsible for leading Independent Engineering, Owner's Engineering, and integrated technical, financial, and commercial advisory engagements for power generation and other energy infrastructure projects. Support development, financing, acquisitions, divestitures, construction, operations, and asset management through due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, investment analysis, and commercial agreement reviews.

Evaluate project economics, capital and operating costs, schedules, equipment condition, maintenance requirements, and technical and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle, including decommissioning and redevelopment. Lead client engagements and is accountable for integrating technical, financial, and commercial findings into clear advisory conclusions for lenders, investors, developers, and asset owners. Specialized engineering assessments are performed with qualified E3 subject matter experts and subconsultants as needed; the Senior Director coordinates their work and incorporates their conclusions into project recommendations. As a senior client-facing leader in E3's seller-doer model, manage multidisciplinary teams and profitable engagements, develop client relationships and new business, and support service-line growth across E3's practices.

Primary Duties

• Lead Independent Engineering, Owner's Engineering, and technical, financial, and commercial due diligence engagements for power generation and other energy infrastructure projects throughout development, financing, construction, operations, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Review EPC, PPA/offtake, equipment supply, O&M, LTSA, interconnection, fuel supply, and other project agreements to assess 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 key investment risks.
• Evaluate development plans, construction and procurement schedules, capital budgets, contingencies, and commercial arrangements for feasibility, completion requirements, and execution risk.
• Assess facility operating history, equipment condition and performance, maintenance requirements, long-term capital expenditures, and remaining useful life, using qualified technical specialists where appropriate.
• Coordinate engineering, market, regulatory, and other specialists; identify technical risks and integrate their 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 impacts 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.
• E3 is a small business. As such, all employees perform whatever tasks may be necessary to support the overall team objectives and strategy.
• Travel as required for client meetings, project sites, and business development, typically 10–25% of the time.
• Follow company management practices and procedures and company policies, procedures, and work rules.

Working Relationships:

Report to the President of E3 and collaborate with Executive Directors, Project Managers, engineering specialists, and business development personnel across E3's practices. Lead multidisciplinary engagements, coordinate internal and external specialists, own project delivery and client relationships, and may assume direct reports as the business grows. Develop relationships with lenders, investors, developers, utilities, and asset owners and works with E3 leadership on strategic growth opportunities.

Compensation

The initial salary range is $201,600 to $231,800 based on experience and qualifications.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

• Preferred Education: MBA with a concentration in Finance.

• Years of Experience:
  • 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.

• Licenses/Certification: Valid driver’s license

• Software/Equipment Knowledge: Microsoft 365 including advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Other Considerations:
  • Able to work independently, set priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality work within budgets and deadlines.
  • Strong written & 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The position primarily involves office-based advisory work, including extended computer use, financial analysis, document review, meetings, and written communication. Travel may be required for client meetings and project site visits; industrial sites may require protective clothing and equipment.

This is a full-time position that requires 40 working hours a week. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule, including allowing for working remotely or in the office.

Extended hours may be required during business travel or to accommodate clients’ project schedules and transaction deadlines.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.