Job Description

Power Markets Analyst, Origination | Renewable Energy PPAs | Denver, Austin, or San Francisco

Salary: $100,000 to $110,000 + 10% annual bonus
Location: Denver, Austin, or San Francisco
Work Model: Hybrid

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is a global leader in onshore renewable energy, delivering large scale solar and energy storage projects that help power the world sustainably. For more than a decade we have worked to diversify how energy is produced by delivering affordable, reliable renewable power solutions that support global decarbonization and long term energy security.

Our projects sit at the intersection of energy infrastructure and rapidly growing electricity demand from sectors such as artificial intelligence and data centers. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024 and continues to expand globally while investing in the technologies and partnerships that will power the next generation of energy systems.

The Role

Lightsource bp is seeking a Power Markets Analyst, Origination to support power marketing and customer origination activities across our growing renewable energy portfolio.

In this role, you will help originate and structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for utility scale solar and storage projects. You will support RFP responses, maintain financial models, conduct market research, and work with cross functional teams to help bring new renewable energy projects to market.

This role works closely with power markets leadership, project development, structured finance, engineering, and construction teams to support commercial decision making and customer negotiations.

We welcome candidates from renewable energy, utilities, consulting, energy markets, and infrastructure organizations who want to help shape the future of clean energy procurement.

Key Responsibilities

Power Marketing and Origination

• Support the development of customer RFP responses and competitive bid submissions
• Prepare customer facing proposals and marketing materials supporting bilateral negotiations
• Support Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations and customer discussions
• Maintain internal PPA contract tracking systems and deal pipelines
• Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis across renewable energy markets
• Track customer activity, regulatory changes, and market trends using internal systems such as Salesforce

Commercial Analysis

• Maintain and update financial models and project assumptions
• Analyze market pricing trends across wholesale markets, REC markets, and capacity markets
• Support internal decision making by preparing commercial analysis and deal summaries
• Assist in preparing investment committee and customer presentation materials

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams across project development, project finance, engineering, interconnection, and construction
• Support coordination across internal teams to ensure commercial assumptions align with project economics
• Communicate analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, economics, engineering, or a quantitative discipline
• 1 to 2 years of experience in renewable energy, energy markets, consulting, project finance, or business development
• Understanding of renewable project development and project finance fundamentals
• Familiarity with energy markets and value streams, including PPAs, RFPs, auctions, RECs, and wholesale power markets
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills in Excel
• Understanding of project valuation concepts such as IRR, NPV, and project financing structures
• Experience preparing customer collateral, investment materials, or commercial presentations

Typical Backgrounds for Success

Candidates who succeed in this role often come from:

• Renewable energy developers or clean energy companies
• Utilities or power generation companies
• Energy consulting firms or energy market advisory groups
• Infrastructure or renewable project finance teams
• Energy trading, power marketing, or wholesale electricity market organizations

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate complex information into clear commercial insights
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify anomalies and resolve issues
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Self starter who thrives in a collaborative and cross functional environment

Why Join Lightsource bp

At Lightsource bp you will help support the commercial engine behind some of the largest renewable energy projects being developed today. Our teams work at the forefront of energy infrastructure, power markets, and corporate clean energy procurement, supporting the global transition to low carbon electricity.

Our culture is guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can grow while contributing to the future of energy.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000 to $110,000
• Annual bonus: 10 percent target
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
• Retention bonuses
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
• Lifestyle Savings Account and more!

Why You’ll Want to Stay with us

At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.