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With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse ... This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after ...

With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse ... This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after ...

With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse ... This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after ...

With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse ... This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after ...

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How much do director renewable energy business development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director renewable energy business development in the United States is $126,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Renewable Energy Business Development vs Renewable Energy Project Manager?

AspectDirector Renewable Energy Business DevelopmentRenewable Energy Project Manager
Primary FocusStrategic growth, partnership development, and market expansionProject planning, execution, and delivery
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s or master’s in business, engineering, or related field; experience in renewable energy sales or developmentEngineering or technical degree; project management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, client meetings, industry conferencesConstruction sites, project offices, technical meetings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by renewable energy firms focusing on business growthUsed by project execution teams within renewable energy companies

The main difference is that the Director Renewable Energy Business Development focuses on strategic growth and partnerships, while the Renewable Energy Project Manager handles the technical and operational aspects of specific projects. Both roles require industry knowledge but serve different functions within the renewable energy sector.

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Infographic showing various Director Renewable Energy Business Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $126,639 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Director, Renewable Energy Origination

Enbridge

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New


Enbridge rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 53 rated energy and utility


Job description

Posting End Date:

September 16, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while advancing innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth across our business. We are seeking a highly experienced Director, Renewable Energy Origination to lead the development and execution of commercial strategies that support our growing Power and Renewables portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Origination, this role will focus on securing power off-take agreements, building strategic customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across North America. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping Enbridge's renewable energy growth strategy while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to deliver value-driven outcomes.

If you are a proven leader with deep expertise in energy markets and renewable energy transactions, we encourage you to apply today.

What You Will Do:

  • Own and lead the business unit's renewable energy origination strategy, directing a team of origination professionals to identify, develop, and secure commercial opportunities that support Enbridge's strategic and financial objectives.

  • Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities with wholesale energy buyers, utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, load-serving entities, and corporate renewable energy buyers (IOUs, Munis/Coops, PUDs, LSEs, and corporate buyers).

  • Build, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders, utility executives, and commercial decision-makers in target markets.

  • Develop and execute multi-regional origination strategies that align with Enbridge's decarbonization objectives and renewable energy growth plans.

  • Lead the negotiation, structuring, and execution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) transactions, capacity agreements, and other commercial contracts.

  • Provide market intelligence and industry insights to support business development, acquisition, and project development strategies.

  • Partner with Corporate Development, Project Development, Risk, Credit, Legal, and other internal teams to advance commercial opportunities and ensure compliance with risk management policies.

  • Represent Enbridge at industry conferences, customer meetings, and networking events while preparing and delivering business cases and transaction approval presentations to senior leadership.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive business experience, including at least 10 years within the energy industry and 5 years leading renewable energy, power, REC, or capacity transactions.

  • Demonstrated expertise in renewable energy markets, energy marketing, deregulated power markets, and regulatory frameworks across one or more regions including PJM, MISO, ERCOT, WECC, AESO, or Ontario.

  • Proven success negotiating, structuring, and managing complex energy commercial agreements, including PPAs and other revenue-generating transactions.

  • Strong understanding of ESG principles and the role renewable energy solutions play in helping customers achieve sustainability goals.

  • Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of developing customer partnerships that drive commercial growth.

  • Highly analytical with strong quantitative capabilities, including proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling and the ability to transform innovative concepts into executed transactions.

Working Conditions:

  • Primarily office-based with regular interaction across multiple internal business functions and leadership teams.

  • Frequent customer engagement and relationship management activities across North America.

  • Regular travel throughout Canada and the United States, approximately 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Benefits:

  • A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.

  • A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.

  • Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.

  • Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.

  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

  • A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

Note: This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship from Enbridge now or in the future.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

  • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

  • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

  • Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com


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