Senior Leader - Renewable Energy Engineering

Hannon Armstrong is seeking a Senior Leader in Renewable Energy Engineering to join their Annapolis, MD team. The role involves leading technical evaluations of new investments, coordinating due diligence, and liaising with external stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in engineering or renewable energy investments, with strong leadership and technical skills. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required; a master's or PE certification is preferred.
THE COMPANY

HASI (NYSE: HASI) is a leading climate positive investment firm that actively partners with clients to deploy real assets that facilitate the energy transition. With more than $11 billion in managed assets, our vision is that every investment improves our climate future. For more information, please visit www.hasi.com.

Position Summary

HASI is currently seeking a highly experienced senior engineering leader to join our Portfolio Managment team in Annapolis, MD. This individual will lead the technical evaluation of new investment opportunities as well as review and analyze operational issues HASI’s existing investment portfolio which includes utility-scale renewable energy, behind the meter solar projects (residential, commercial and industrial, and community solar), renewable natural gas, transportation, and other emerging areas in the sustainable energy sectors.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary liaison with the asset management teams at HASI’s external stakeholders - sponsors (owner/operators) and lenders/co-equity investors on all technical matters

Coordinate technical due diligence on new investments with a focus on ensuring technical and commercial viability, and providing feedback on experience from the existing portfolio to strengthen future investment underwriting.

Technical due diligence includes:

Coordination with independent engineering firms

Review/preparation of energy assessments

Review/comment of EPC, O&M, and Asset Management commercial agreements

Review of site layouts and equipment selection

Reasonableness review of production estimates, operating spending, capital budgets, useful life assumptions, and system degradation projections

Maintain and report key portfolio operational and technical performance metrics used for tracking in-house pro forma forecasting, analysis and assumption integrity.

Participate on JV Management and Operating Committees with a focus on the operational and

Technical issues related to the investments

Provide input into the financial modeling of new investments on capital and operation spending

Monitor any existing investments on technical issues with an effort to preserve value

Assist in preparation and presentation of periodic internal, leadership, and board materials

Education and Prior Wok Experience

At least 15 years of overall professional experience, with experience working for a large independent engineering/consulting firm and owning/operating renewable energy investments

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering from a four-year accredited university.

Master’s degree or PE certification preferred

Demonstrated team leadership and management skills

Specific Recommended Knowledge and Skills

Previous leadership and direct design, construction, or operations experience with solar, battery energy storage systems, wind, and/or emerging areas including renewable natural gas, hydrogen, or electric transportation

Strong experience in leading technical due diligence teams, preparing technical due diligence summaries and engineering reports, reviewing/interpreting financial models, reviewing commercial agreements, and providing input into the negotiations on technical matters

High caliber and professional interpersonal, negotiation, communication, time management and presentation skills

Advanced experience with Excel and experience in statistical analysis

Dependable, detail oriented, and reliable, excellent at taking initiative and mentoring and managing staff

Experience with negotiating and resolving troubled investments and workouts relative to technical matters

Experience analyzing and underwriting sustainable infrastructure investments, with preference for prior participation in an investment approval process

Solid working knowledge and understanding of commercial contracts, operations and maintenance, power marketing, and regulations related to North American renewable utility scale, distributed generation power, renewable natural gas, or transportation projects.

EEO STATEMENT

The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices against any employee, intern, or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding staffing, selection, and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position.