Chief Executive Officer

About the Company

EnergeiaWorks is an expanding renewable energy development and asset management firm operating approximately 100MW of wind farms across the Midwest. With 20 employees and project ventures throughout the United States, the company is poised for significant growth, aiming to scale its portfolio to 500MW while diversifying into Battery Energy Storage Systems and extensive solar photovoltaic plants.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The CEO will spearhead the company's scaling efforts across the US market, collaborating closely with the board to devise and execute a strategic multi-year business plan. Key duties include overseeing daily operations, establishing scalable systems and organizational structures, and managing quarterly board engagement and shareholder communications. The CEO is charged with exploring organic growth opportunities as well as acquisitions, partnerships, and alliances, while preparing persuasive investment materials for potential stakeholders.

In addition, the role represents the company at industry forums, conferences, and investor meetings, articulating its vision and value proposition effectively. Leadership extends to guiding cross-functional teams, driving talent recruitment, organizational goal setting, and fostering a high-performance culture tailored to growth objectives.

The CEO will supervise project development phases including site control, permitting, interconnection, and contract negotiations to transition projects into commercial operation. Building and nurturing strong partnerships with utilities, regulatory bodies, and market operators forms a crucial aspect of the position. Financial stewardship involves managing the annual budget and long-term financial plans, reporting performance to the board, and overseeing asset management to meet operational and contractual benchmarks.

Keeping informed on energy market trends, policy amendments, and competitive factors will direct strategic adjustments and reveal new growth avenues. The role also encompasses community engagement and public affairs activities to enhance local support.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive leadership in renewable energy, with proven success in developing, financing, and running utility-scale wind, solar, storage, or clean energy projects.
• Proven senior executive experience such as CEO, President, or COO in renewable energy companies or related fields, demonstrating direct P&L, capital management, and board reporting responsibilities.
• In-depth familiarity with project development steps including site origination, permitting, environmental assessments, interconnection, and power purchase agreements across various markets.
• Demonstrated capability in identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the energy sector.
• Extensive network and relationships with utilities, offtakers, developers, financial investors, tax equity partners, and lenders active in renewables.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building proficiencies for engaging diverse stakeholders ranging from landowners to institutional investors and top utility executives.
• Prefer experience in family office, founder-led, or private company environments, comfortable with agile and hands-on operational styles alongside ownership groups.
• Bachelor's degree mandatory; higher education such as MBA, JD, or advanced degrees in engineering or finance is preferred.