Senior Manager, Origination; Commodity Supply

Overview

Copia Power (Copia) is an energy transition company focused on developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by The Carlyle Group, a leading global investment firm. At Copia, we prioritize sustainability and a collaborative culture that fosters strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Job Description

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 reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and collaborates with multiple teams and senior leadership in an individual contributor capacity.

• 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 processes.
• Track market, policy, and regulatory developments that may impact the Copia project pipeline and strategy.

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
• Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and a 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 counter parties.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with project management software.
• Ability to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the Salt Lake City or Lake Oswego office is highly preferred. Also accepting applications for the Dana Point office.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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Compensation is determined by a wide range of factors including skills, qualifications, location, and experience. This role may be eligible for benefits, performance bonuses, and other perks. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and offer flexible work hours and comprehensive benefits, including:

• 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

Copia Power (Copia) is a wholly owned portfolio company of The Carlyle Group. Our platform focuses on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment and do not discriminate on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.