# Director of Origination - Public Power at Mainspring Energy

- Company: Mainspring Energy
- What the company does: Local power generation for data centers, utilities, industrial & enterprise applications. Fuel-flexible, fast to deploy, high-efficiency, low NOx power. Backed by General Catalyst and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.mainspringenergy.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $167K to $191K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/mainspringenergy/769d7a82-fe8c-4f40-908f-30bf6c85284b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mainspring-energy-director-of-origination-public-power/

## About the role

Mainspring is seeking a high-energy, commercially driven Director of Origination to lead our commercial strategy and transaction execution across Municipalities, Electric Cooperatives, and IOUs.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: 16 years of total experience in the North American power or clean energy sectors, with at least 8 years of direct transaction experience in an outward-facing origination or commercial role with direct access to counterparties
- Track Record: Proven history of originating, negotiating, and closing complex, high-value energy transactions (equipment sales, PPAs, BTAs, capacity contracts, or large infrastructure agreements) with Munis, Cooperatives, and/or IOUs
- Public Power Expertise: Deep working knowledge of Public Power procurement processes, G&T (Generation & Transmission) co-op structures, board governance, RTO/ISO market rules, and utility financial models
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including client dinners, conference circuits, site visits, and last-minute travel to close deals
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
- Deep existing network across specific regional wholesale markets (e.g., PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, SPP, SERC, or WECC)

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