Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Head of Power Origination
$170K–$250K
Devens, MA · Remote · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- > 10+ years of progressive energy industry experience, with at least 5 years specifically leading power origination, structured energy sales, or power marketing (alternative to a bachelor’s degree).
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in a related field, or the stated experience alternative; Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Offers are contingent on compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
About the job
Leads commercial origination and contracting for future ARC fusion power plants, securing long-term customer agreements that support project financing and deployment.
What you'll do
- Originate, structure, negotiate, and execute PPAs, tolling arrangements, environmental product contracts, and capacity contracts.
- Develop customer and partner relationships, set wholesale and retail origination strategy, and lead procurement processes and negotiations.
- Build and manage the origination team; coordinate with internal stakeholders and oversee contract lifecycle management.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or > 10+ years of progressive energy industry experience, including at least 5 years leading power origination, structured energy sales, or power marketing.
- Track record originating and closing large-scale, long-term power agreements.
- Deep understanding of North American wholesale power markets, RTO/ISO rules, transmission dynamics, and commercial risk allocation.
- Established executive network across utilities, corporate/hyperscaler procurement teams, and wholesale counterparties; strong financial, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree.
- Experience with clean baseload power, first-of-a-kind technologies, energy storage, infrastructure, or global wholesale power markets.
Pay
USD 170,000–250,000 (per-year-salary); base salary
Tools
RTOs, ISOs, PPAs, IRA PTC, ITC
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