Originator

Job Title: Originator

Location: Burlingame, CA / Denver, CO / Remote

Department: Projects

Reports to: CSO

Position Type: Full-time

About the Company

Peak 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.

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. 

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

About the Job

We’re seeking a highly motivated, commercially minded Originator to help introduce Peak to our utility and developer customers. This person will be out in the market identifying and securing projects, partnerships, and offtake agreements that make Peak’s energy storage systems valuable, financeable, and scalable.

You’ll play a critical role in finding, negotiating, and structuring power contracts — ensuring each deal is financeable, competitively priced, and aligned with Peak’s long-term commercial strategy. The ideal candidate combines market insight, relationship-building, and deal-making skills with a deep understanding of how projects move from concept to cash flow.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation.

• Eligible to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.