Peak Energy · 1 month ago
Originator
Burlingame, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expPeak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. The Originator will be responsible for identifying and securing projects, partnerships, and offtake agreements while ensuring that deals are financeable and aligned with the company's long-term strategy.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Offtake Origination & Contract Negotiation
Lead the origination, structuring, and negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling agreements, capacity contracts, and other offtake structures
Ensure contracts are financeable, commercially sound, and optimized for project returns
Partner with Finance, Legal, and project leads to evaluate risk, negotiate bankable terms, and close deals that attract investors and lenders
Position Peak for bilateral opportunities and upcoming solicitations by maintaining relationships with utilities, developers, corporate buyers, and energy traders
Commercial & Financial Structuring
Lead early project economics, revenue modeling, and sensitivity analysis
Collaborate with internal teams to align technical design, performance, and cost assumptions
Support investment committee materials, project approvals, and financing transactions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with the Product, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to ensure project feasibility and commercial readiness
Coordinate with Policy and Government Affairs on market rules, incentives, and regulatory pathways that impact project bankability
Provide feedback to the Product and Engineering teams to make sure they are focused on delivering the highest value product
Market Intelligence & Strategy
Track policy, procurement, and market trends across target geographies
Provide competitive insights to shape Peak's go-to-market strategy for storage projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field required
7+ years of experience in origination, project development, or power marketing within the renewable energy or storage sector
Proven track record securing offtake agreements, negotiating PPAs or tolling contracts, and closing financeable deals
Strong understanding of energy market structures, ISO/RTO operations, and project finance fundamentals
Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills
Analytical mindset with comfort building and interpreting financial models
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and adaptable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
Eligible to work in the U.S
Preferred
MBA or equivalent preferred
Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation
Benefits
Flexible time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Strong 401(k) plan
Equity opportunities
Company
Peak Energy
Peak Energy is a pioneering firm that is industrializing sodium-ion to expedite the shift to renewable energy.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Peak Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Xora Innovation
2024-07-17Series A· $55M
2023-10-04Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Landon Mossburg
Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-11-16
Energy-Storage.News
2025-11-15
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