Director of Origination

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW Blue Energy is transforming how nuclear power gets built. Instead of constructing each plant on-site from scratch - a process that takes 10-15 years and is too expensive and unpredictable to finance - we build our plants like ships: in a factory, on an assembly line, then transport and assemble them at the site. This cuts costs by over 60% and brings plants online in just three years. We also pair natural gas with nuclear at our sites, so customers can start receiving power from gas turbines right away and then switch over to clean nuclear power once it comes online - getting energy to the grid faster while nuclear is being built. Our mission is to make nuclear energy abundant, affordable, and repeatable at global scale. We use proven, already-approved reactor designs and work with existing nuclear and industrial sites, giving us a faster path to regulatory approval. By manufacturing this way, we put nuclear power on the same cost-reduction curve that has made wind, solar, and batteries cheaper every year. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Director of Origination to lead customer origination and secure long-term offtake agreements for Blue Energy’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) fleet. In this role, you will identify strategic buyers - utilities, data centers, industrials, and government agencies - and structure contracts that underpin our commercial growth and project financing. You’ll work cross-functionally with our policy, product, and finance teams to bring modular nuclear energy to market faster and more effectively. This is a high-impact, external-facing role critical to scaling one of the most transformational energy technologies of this decade. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead origination and execution of long-term offtake agreements, including PPAs, capacity contracts, or possibly thermal energy sales and Built Transfer Agreements - Identify and build relationships with anchor customers across utility, hyperscaler, and industrial sectors - Structure and negotiate commercial terms with a focus on risk allocation, creditworthiness, and bankability - Collaborate with internal teams (finance, product, policy) to ensure alignment between customer needs and deployment strategy - Represent Blue Energy at industry events, customer meetings, and strategic forums - Monitor energy market trends and procurement mechanisms relevant to long-duration, clean baseload power, including tracking the competitive landscape and customer alternatives to Blue Energy, and regulations and policies at the state, RTO, and federal level that impact Blue Energy’s commercial opportunities - Manage a team of analysts and associates who support Blue Energy’s commercial strategy and customer engagements QUALIFICATIONS - 10+ years of experience in energy business development, origination, or structured energy sales - Proven track record of closing large-scale offtake agreements (e.g., PPAs, tolling, or capacity contracts) - Deep understanding of energy markets, decarbonization procurement, and commercial risk structuring - Strong network across utility, hyperscaler, industrial, or public-sector energy buyers - Exceptional negotiation skills and commercial instincts - Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities - Self-starter who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment - Nible and creative strategic leader able to quickly adapt to changing priorities, opportunities, market conditions, etc. - Strong leadership and management skills, interest in and ability to mentor and foster career development among team members - Collaborative leader who excels in a matrixed and collaborative environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience working with clean baseload or first-of-a-kind energy technologies (nuclear, hydrogen, geothermal, long-duration storage) - Familiarity with DOE contracting, clean energy policy, or federal procurement pathways - Background in project finance or commercial strategy for infrastructure assets - Prior experience at a utility, hyperscaler, or private equity-backed energy developer We look forward to your application and helping foster an era of safe, clean, affordable, and abundant energy. Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Blue Energy now or in the future.