Senior Associate, O&M Cost Strategy and Contracting at Clearway Energy Group in Denver, CO | USD119,000-163,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

cost modeling

power bi

ai automation

kpi definition

contract negotiation

risk mitigation

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (O&M, engineering, procurement, FP&A) to validate O&M cost assumptions.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure all agreements reflect risk tolerance, lender requirements, and insurance standards.
Support M&A and due diligence activities by providing O&M commercial insights and contract summaries.
Develop and maintain bottom-up cost estimating models for wind, solar, and storage assets across all project phases (greenfield, operating, repower, and M&A).
Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to connect multiple data streams and visualize key model inputs and outputs.
Contribute to the development of long-term O&M strategy and technology-specific best practices.
Benchmark and analyze O&M costs across projects to identify efficiency opportunities and competitive pricing.
Partner with internal O&M teams, procurement, engineering, asset management, and finance to ensure smooth contract implementation and adherence.
Analyze historical O&M costs to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for efficiency.
Use AI tools to automate routine data processing tasks and extract key commercial data from contracts.
Lead the creation, review, and negotiation of O&M Agreements for wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects.
Support internal teams (business development, procurement, O&M, capital market, etc.) with data requests, cost breakdowns, and scenario analysis.
Ensure all O&M agreements comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
Recommend updates to contract templates and commercial strategies based on operational learnings and market evolution.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and commercial terms, including availability guarantees, liquidated damages, and bonus/penalty structures, in conjunction with other functional teams.
Use statistical and forecasting tools to model maintenance spend and equipment risk profiles.
Ensure alignment between O&M agreements, EPC warranties, and asset performance expectations.
Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks across the O&M portfolio.
Assist in preparing cost assumptions for annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
Translate technical maintenance requirements into clear contractual obligations.
Support asset management as needed with change orders, renewals, and extensions as projects evolve.

Requirements

renewables

project finance

master's

excel

power bi

5+ years

Demonstrated experience in an operations support role in the development of creative solutions to operating challenges.
Understanding of renewable energy plant operations (solar, wind, or BESS).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, legal, and financial disciplines.
Familiarity with renewable project finance and typical counterparty and Independent Engineer requirements
This hybrid job posting is open to Scottsdale, San Diego, Houston, Denver, and San Francisco offices.
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or other applicable field.
Strong analytical and project management capabilities; attention to detail and risk awareness.
Familiarity with lifecycle cost analysis and predictive maintenance modeling.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python).
5+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, or infrastructure.
Experience with renewables O&M agreements and contracting.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or other applicable field.
Familiarity with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Agreements (EPCs), and other project contracts.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (h-1b, tn, e-3, etc.).

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Clearway Energy Group has a strong foothold in the renewable energy sector, driving the transition to clean energy.
The company specializes in utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects, providing a sustainable energy future.
With a growing portfolio of assets, Clearway is one of the largest independent renewable energy companies in the U.S.
Founded in 2018, Clearway focuses on expanding its capabilities in the renewable sector through long-term investments.
The company's projects span across the U.S., from large solar farms in California to wind farms in the Midwest.
Clearway is committed to modernizing the grid with innovative energy solutions that power homes and businesses.
In addition to its clean energy projects, the company provides energy storage solutions to optimize grid reliability.

Culture + Values

Helping customers achieve their clean energy goals is a top priority.
Sustainability is about focusing on the long term and is a deeply held value.
Being a good corporate citizen is a fundamental value.
We strive to be good stewards of the environment, good neighbors, and to cultivate a trustworthy reputation.
We act with integrity and accountability to get the job done.
We aspire to bring out the best in everyone.
We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world.
We share setbacks and celebrate successes.

Environment + Sustainability

95% Carbon-Free

Electricity Generation

Achieved 95% carbon-free electricity generation a year ahead of the 2035 target.

17M MWh Zero

Zero-Low Carbon Electricity

Produced 17 million MWh of zero- or low-carbon electricity, enough to power over 2 million homes.

2.5% Spending

LEADS Supplier Commitment

Raised supplier spending to 2.5% towards Local, Environmentally Aware, Diverse, and Small (LEADS) businesses.

100% Community Engagement

Renewable Sites

All renewable sites over 50 MW now have community engagement plans, achieving the target a year early.

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from flexible assets in 2024 were 0.46 M tCO₂ and 0.00456 M tCO₂ respectively
100% net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2050 commitment
Avoided 9.1 million metric tons of CO₂ via customer partnerships
Ownership portfolio: 6.6 GW renewables + 2.5 GW flexible generation
Operating portfolio: 9.1 GW renewables + 2.8 GW flexible generation
Generated 16.2 M MWh of carbon-free electricity

Inclusion & Diversity

DEI efforts focus on People, Products & Customers, and Purchasing
People: structured processes for recruitment, retention, engagement, and training
Products & Customers: partnerships targeting underserved markets and customer diversification
Purchasing: implementing non-discriminatory supplier practices and building supplier diversity program
Employee Inclusion Groups (voluntary and company-sponsored) support demographic populations and foster inclusive communities
Equal opportunity employer encouraging minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans
4-pronged DEI framework: metrics, processes, education, and programmatic initiatives

Articles

Portfolio

Careers

News & Press Releases

Daggett Solar + Storage press release

Role

Description

cost modeling

power bi

ai automation

kpi definition

contract negotiation

risk mitigation

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (O&M, engineering, procurement, FP&A) to validate O&M cost assumptions.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure all agreements reflect risk tolerance, lender requirements, and insurance standards.
Support M&A and due diligence activities by providing O&M commercial insights and contract summaries.
Develop and maintain bottom-up cost estimating models for wind, solar, and storage assets across all project phases (greenfield, operating, repower, and M&A).
Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to connect multiple data streams and visualize key model inputs and outputs.
Contribute to the development of long-term O&M strategy and technology-specific best practices.
Benchmark and analyze O&M costs across projects to identify efficiency opportunities and competitive pricing.
Partner with internal O&M teams, procurement, engineering, asset management, and finance to ensure smooth contract implementation and adherence.
Analyze historical O&M costs to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for efficiency.
Use AI tools to automate routine data processing tasks and extract key commercial data from contracts.
Lead the creation, review, and negotiation of O&M Agreements for wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects.
Support internal teams (business development, procurement, O&M, capital market, etc.) with data requests, cost breakdowns, and scenario analysis.
Ensure all O&M agreements comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
Recommend updates to contract templates and commercial strategies based on operational learnings and market evolution.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and commercial terms, including availability guarantees, liquidated damages, and bonus/penalty structures, in conjunction with other functional teams.
Use statistical and forecasting tools to model maintenance spend and equipment risk profiles.
Ensure alignment between O&M agreements, EPC warranties, and asset performance expectations.
Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks across the O&M portfolio.
Assist in preparing cost assumptions for annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
Translate technical maintenance requirements into clear contractual obligations.
Support asset management as needed with change orders, renewals, and extensions as projects evolve.

Requirements

renewables

project finance

master's

excel

power bi

5+ years

Demonstrated experience in an operations support role in the development of creative solutions to operating challenges.
Understanding of renewable energy plant operations (solar, wind, or BESS).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, legal, and financial disciplines.
Familiarity with renewable project finance and typical counterparty and Independent Engineer requirements
This hybrid job posting is open to Scottsdale, San Diego, Houston, Denver, and San Francisco offices.
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or other applicable field.
Strong analytical and project management capabilities; attention to detail and risk awareness.
Familiarity with lifecycle cost analysis and predictive maintenance modeling.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python).
5+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, or infrastructure.
Experience with renewables O&M agreements and contracting.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or other applicable field.
Familiarity with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Agreements (EPCs), and other project contracts.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (h-1b, tn, e-3, etc.).

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Clearway Energy Group has a strong foothold in the renewable energy sector, driving the transition to clean energy.
The company specializes in utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects, providing a sustainable energy future.
With a growing portfolio of assets, Clearway is one of the largest independent renewable energy companies in the U.S.
Founded in 2018, Clearway focuses on expanding its capabilities in the renewable sector through long-term investments.
The company's projects span across the U.S., from large solar farms in California to wind farms in the Midwest.
Clearway is committed to modernizing the grid with innovative energy solutions that power homes and businesses.
In addition to its clean energy projects, the company provides energy storage solutions to optimize grid reliability.

Culture + Values

Helping customers achieve their clean energy goals is a top priority.
Sustainability is about focusing on the long term and is a deeply held value.
Being a good corporate citizen is a fundamental value.
We strive to be good stewards of the environment, good neighbors, and to cultivate a trustworthy reputation.
We act with integrity and accountability to get the job done.
We aspire to bring out the best in everyone.
We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world.
We share setbacks and celebrate successes.

Environment + Sustainability

95% Carbon-Free

Electricity Generation

Achieved 95% carbon-free electricity generation a year ahead of the 2035 target.

17M MWh Zero

Zero-Low Carbon Electricity

Produced 17 million MWh of zero- or low-carbon electricity, enough to power over 2 million homes.

2.5% Spending

LEADS Supplier Commitment

Raised supplier spending to 2.5% towards Local, Environmentally Aware, Diverse, and Small (LEADS) businesses.

100% Community Engagement

Renewable Sites

All renewable sites over 50 MW now have community engagement plans, achieving the target a year early.

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from flexible assets in 2024 were 0.46 M tCO₂ and 0.00456 M tCO₂ respectively
100% net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2050 commitment
Avoided 9.1 million metric tons of CO₂ via customer partnerships
Ownership portfolio: 6.6 GW renewables + 2.5 GW flexible generation
Operating portfolio: 9.1 GW renewables + 2.8 GW flexible generation
Generated 16.2 M MWh of carbon-free electricity

Inclusion & Diversity

DEI efforts focus on People, Products & Customers, and Purchasing
People: structured processes for recruitment, retention, engagement, and training
Products & Customers: partnerships targeting underserved markets and customer diversification
Purchasing: implementing non-discriminatory supplier practices and building supplier diversity program
Employee Inclusion Groups (voluntary and company-sponsored) support demographic populations and foster inclusive communities
Equal opportunity employer encouraging minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans
4-pronged DEI framework: metrics, processes, education, and programmatic initiatives

Articles

Portfolio

Careers

News & Press Releases

Daggett Solar + Storage press release