Commercial Development Manager

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sGeneration & Transmission Developmentteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenCommercial Development Managerposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Over the next seven years, PSE must acquire new renewable and non-emitting resources of approximately 6,700MW to comply with Washington State's Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). This effectively doubles PSE'scurrent owned and contracted generating capacity and is more than PSE has acquired in its 150-year history. This position leads and coordinates all aspects of resource acquisitions of utility-scale energy generation andstorage resources within the business initiatives group. This includes owning financial results, running stakeholdermeetings, and creating management presentations. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to workresponsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Job Responsibilities Lead strategy development and implementation plans for presentation to senior management for recommended resource acquisitions (including, but not limited to, wind, solar, hydroelectric, energy storage, biodiesel, and other dispatchable resources,). Leads implementation of project plans across multi-disciplinary project teams; includes creating and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and action items. Conducts or manages business, operational, financial, and policy level analyses needed to evaluate potential projects while considering PSE's current position and how best to maximize the value of current energy resource assets. Work includes analysis to quantify the impact of prospective State or Federal policy changes. Leads external representative(s) on assigned projects, including identifying, negotiating, and managing partner relationships and commercial contracts. Collaborates with long-term resource and planning groups inside PSE to review asset acquisitions. Analytic techniques include net present value, discounted cash flow, Monte Carlo simulations, and portfolio optimization, Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, business administration, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. 3 years relevant work experience. Experience in the utility, oil, gas or independent power sector and experience in project development or commercial acquisitions. Desired Qualifications Master's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field. Knowledge of project management principles, processes and techniques applied in a utility setting. Knowledge of utility regulatory and accounting practices. Additional Information Please note: this job posting isone of threethat will be used to advertise andfill only two vacanciesat the Commercial Development Manager, Senior Commercial Development Manager or Commercial Acquisition Manager level depending on the most qualified applicant across the three job openings posted.Only apply to one of the three job openings based on which level best matches your work experience.Job postings involved with this opening are 4815, 4816 and 4817. At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay