Senior Manager, Origination (Commodity Supply)

Company Overview

Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S.Copiais actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copiais backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.

At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

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 will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and will work closely with several teams and senior leadership across the organization in an individual contributor capacity.

Key Responsibilities:
• 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 process.
• Track market, policy, and regulatory developments that may impact the Copia project pipeline and strategy.

What We Look For:
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
• Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and 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 counterparties.
• Resourcefulness and polite persistence.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 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 & 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 our Dana Point office.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

We are partnering with select search firms for this role and are not accepting inquiries or candidates from additional third-party agencies or recruiters.

Compensation

At Copia, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience. This role may also be eligible for benefits, performance bonuses, and other perks. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.   

Our Benefits:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Copia to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include:
- 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 to grow and thrive within the company

About Copia: Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused 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 www.copiapower.com.

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