At the New York Power Authority, we’re not just part of the energy landscape—we’re leading the charge toward a carbon‑free, resilient, and economically vibrant New York. Our work keeps the state moving, innovating, and thriving.
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking a Senior Associate, M&A and Structuring to join its growing Renewables team and help propel New York State’s energy transition goals while working for the largest public power organization in the United States.
The ideal candidate a) has significant experience in the energy industry, b) has a strong grasp of renewable energy asset acquisitions and project financings, including key transaction and project documents, c) is a creative problem solver who is detail oriented, meticulous, and determined, and d) is passionate about renewable energy and battery storage projects and the role they play in the energy transition.
With oversight from the Senior Director, M&A and Structuring, the Senior Associate will help drive NYPA’s efforts identifying, evaluating, developing, and acquiring renewable energy and battery storage projects across New York State. The Senior Associate’s responsibilities will require them to directly support project acquisition and work across multiple functions within the organization including transmission planning, legal, finance, engineering, environmental, health, and safety, real estate, and community affairs.
In addition to transaction activities, including financial modeling and managing third-party consultants, the Senior Associate will assess investment opportunities across new project development initiatives.
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The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $123,000 - $160,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov
The New York Power Authority is the nation's largest state public power organization, with 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 80 percent of the electricity we produce is clean renewable hydropower.
NYPA is a leader in promoting energy efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.
Our lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. Our business customers range from Fortune 100 giants competing in international markets to small manufacturing or service firms that are vital to local economies.
We sell power to government agencies; to community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives; to job-producing companies; to private utilities for resale—without profit—to their customers; and to neighboring states, under federal requirements.
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