Shape the future of energy portfolio management! As an Energy Contract Originator, you'll lead contracting negotiations and contracting strategies with a strong focus on natural gas markets. You’ll play a key role in securing long-term fuel supply, optimizing costs, and collaborating across teams to support our energy portfolio.

This position may be filled at either the Energy Contract Originator or Senior Energy Contract Originator level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and scope of responsibility.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute natural gas contracting strategies for long-term supply and transportation agreements to new and existing generation resources.
• Negotiate and manage structured fuel and supply contracts for power, gas, coal, and renewables.
• Assess market trends and commercial opportunities to ensure cost-effective, reliable energy and fuel supply solutions.
• Oversee pipeline and rail transportation, railcar lease agreements and wind forecasting services.
• Provide expert analysis to support key decision-making in portfolio management.

What You’ll Need:

• Typically, 8–15 years of experience in natural gas markets, fuel contracting (natural gas, coal), or power supply contracts, though strong candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas supply chains, transportation agreements, and pipeline tariffs.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, counterparty relationship management, and cost optimization.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and develop executive-level decision support materials.

Preferred:

• Experience with drafting contract language for wholesale power agreements, coal supply, or rail transportation.
• Familiarity with natural gas scheduling, power generation development, and transmission interconnection.

About Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc

As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits. We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events. Associated’s culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources. Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!

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