Head of Origination

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

. Lead origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of long-term PPAs, tolling arrangements, environmental product contracts, and capacity contracts for ARC fusion power plants .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading power origination and structuring long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) while maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the energy sector. Possesses strong financial acumen and negotiation skills to ensure contract bankability and risk management in complex energy markets.

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Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) OriginationNorth American Wholesale Power MarketsFinancial AcumenNegotiation SkillsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Contract StructuringMarket AnalysisRisk AssessmentProject FinancingEnergy SalesRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisContractual ComplianceProcurement ProcessesCompetitive Solicitation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetProblem-SolvingMentoring

Industry Keywords

RTOISOEnergy IndustryUtilitiesElectric CooperativesHyperscalersIndustrial Off-TakersGovernment AgenciesEnvironmental Product ContractsCapacity Contracts

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of long-term PPAs, tolling arrangements, environmental product contracts, and capacity contracts for ARC fusion power plants
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with anchor customers, including utilities, electric cooperatives, hyperscalers, industrial off-takers, and government agencies
Formulate and implement wholesale and retail origination strategy to secure contracted revenue streams supporting project financing and long-term business objectives
Provide commercial leadership during utility procurement processes, competitive solicitations, bilateral negotiations, and RFP responses
Collaborate with project development, finance, legal, external affairs, and engineering
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing origination team
Design innovative contract structures while mitigating contractual risks in novel fusion power plant deployment
Identify high-value power markets, RTOs, and favorable regulatory frameworks
Monitor energy market trends, resource plans, and regulatory developments across North American RTOs/ISOs
Develop and own the commercial framework for project opportunities; analyze market data, assess risks, and present recommendations to executive leadership
Represent CFS at industry events, customer meetings, and strategic forums
Oversee post-execution lifecycle management and contractual compliance
Facilitate creative solutions to equitably share risk between parties
Prioritize conflicting projects and deadlines, take initiative in ambiguous startup environments, and make project-critical judgment calls
Prepare high-quality materials for broad external audiences and respectfully challenge senior leadership with data-supported arguments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Physics or a related field OR 10+ years of progressive energy industry experience, with at least 5 years specifically leading power origination, structured energy sales, or power marketing
Proven track record of originating and closing large-scale, long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling agreements, environmental product contracts, or capacity contracts
Deep technical understanding of North American wholesale power markets, RTO/ISO market rules, transmission dynamics, and commercial risk allocation
Established network of executive contacts across utilities, corporate/hyperscaler procurement teams, and wholesale counterparties
Strong financial acumen with direct experience working alongside project finance teams to ensure contract bankability and acceptable risk-adjusted returns
Superior negotiation, presentation, and communication skills, with a track record of presenting to C-suite executives and investment committees
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and turn broad, ambiguous opportunities into executed deals
Ability to perform typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call; up to 25% travel
Ability to work in a facility containing industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with equity
13 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities