Senior Energy Contracts Manager - Hybrid (Houston, TX)
Enel
Houston, TX
Description
General Information
Country
USA
State/Region
Texas
City
Houston
Team
Energy and Commodity Management
Seniority
Expert (4-8 years of experience), Senior (8+ years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
Hybrid
Posting Date
26-Feb-2026
Expiration Date
25-Jun-2026
Company
Enel North America, Inc
Description and Requirements
Who We Are:
Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.
As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.
For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.
We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.
The Opportunity:
This position is primarily responsible for managing the tracking and fulfilment of all contractual obligations under power purchase agreements between Enel’s renewable generation projects and the offtakers.
What You'll Do at Enel North America:
- Manage power purchase agreements, and other contract structures, between Enel and the offtakers.
- Read, understand, catalog, and interpret commitments under power purchase agreements. Monitor and track monthly, annual and ad hoc obligations to be fulfilled by Enel as well as the offtaker.
- Develop and maintain business processes and systems to measure performance towards obligations. Develop and implement plans for improvement as needed.
- Report on key obligations such as availability and production guarantees, financial security terms, scheduling and forecasting requirements under the PPAs as well as estimated damages, if applicable. This involves regular interaction and coordination with offtakers and a variety of groups within the organization.
- Manage and lead Operating Committee reporting and discussions as required under PPAs.
- Provide expert opinion in consultation with legal and other groups within the organization on contractual terms based on significant events at the plant or the company level.
- Lead the analysis, discussions, recommendation for resolution of disputes per dispute resolution contractual provisions (excluding monthly settlements/invoicing).
- Review and opine on contractual commitments on new contracts under negotiation.
- Develop programs to audit adherence and measure performance against contract management clauses.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the renewable energy industry and the North American power markets.
- Working understanding of energy commodity markets and regional power system operators (e.g. PJM, ERCOT, NYISO, SPP, MISO, ISO-NE, AESO, etc.)
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, management, offtakers. Strong project management skills, relationship management and customer service skills.
Who You Are:
- Ability to analyze contractual language and identify critical concepts, trends, and issues
- Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
- Demonstrates creativity and independent thought when solving problems
- Builds positive relationships with internal and external groups
- Will require full knowledge of functional responsibilities of all groups/individuals within the organization
- Ability to multi-task, grasp complex issues, as well as pay strict attention to details
What You've Accomplished:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in power or commodity contract or asset management
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.
What Enel North America Offers You:
- Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
- Benefits are effective as of day one!
- Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
- 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
- Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
- Paid leave programs
- The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
- The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
- An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.
Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies:
Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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