Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Originator

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Originator in Bucharest, Romania to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our PPA Originator, you will lead the development of commercial strategies for renewable energy sales in Romania. You will secure long-term PPAs, manage negotiations with corporate buyers and utilities, and contribute to Scatec’s growth in the Romanian market by leveraging your expertise, knowledge and contacts in energy markets.

Main responsibilities 

• Origination & Negotiation: Lead origination of PPAs with corporate clients, utilities, and brokers. Negotiate term sheets, exclusivity agreements, and long-form PPAs, including Guarantees of Origin (GoOs).
• Commercial Strategy: Develop and implement offtake strategies aligned with Scatec’s merchant market exposure and risk-return objectives. Support CfD auctions and route-to-market agreements.
• Analysis & Structuring: Conduct PPA pricing analysis and financial modelling. Assess hedging strategies and portfolio optimisation.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor Romanian power market trends, regulatory changes, and cross-border PPA opportunities.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Project teams to ensure bankability and compliance.
• Representation: Represent Scatec at industry events, forums, and stakeholder meetings. Domestic travel required; occasional international travel.

Qualifications and competencies 

• Education: University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in energy markets, trading, or PPA origination (renewables preferred). Proven track record in structuring and negotiating PPAs.
• Skills: Strong analytical and financial modelling skills. Deep understanding of Romanian and European power markets and regulatory frameworks. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Language: Fluent in English and native in Romanian.

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.