Project Finance Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer independent engineering advisory services for the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program.

• Provide project finance and credit evaluation assistance across technical due diligence, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance processes.

• Assist in developing project finance strategies, underwriting, risk allocation, financing decisions, and engaging with lenders.

• Analyze project documentation and assess technical and commercial interfaces.

• Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies while validating project assumptions.

• Aid in conditions precedent and readiness reviews for disbursement as necessary.

• Draft financing memos, credit committee materials, risk allocation summaries, sensitivity analyses, and advisory recommendations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders from engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls.

• Facilitate decision-making for lenders and the DOE.

• Engage in data room evaluations, borrower and contractor interviews, site visits, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, evidence reviews for CP, draw package verifications, and tracking issue resolution.

• Generate Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and governance stakeholders.

• Convert findings from engineering, construction, compliance, operations, commercial, and risk analyses into lender-ready outputs for due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision support.

• Provide support for technical due diligence, construction oversight, EPC supervision, completion certification, operations monitoring, and assessments of long-term debt-service viability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, accounting, business, infrastructure finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 15 years of progressive experience in energy infrastructure, engineering advisory, project finance, program management, or independent engineering.

• More than 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering client services, and engaging with senior stakeholders for federal, lender, or owner-side programs.

• Relevant experience in the energy sector, specifically in oil and gas, power, or utilities.

• Proficient in independent engineering reviews and technical due diligence processes.

• Familiarity with documentation typical of DOE Loan Programs Office.

• Knowledgeable in risk assessment, project finance strategies, underwriting support, risk allocation, financing decisions, and lender interactions.

• Competent in data room reviews and tracking information requests.

• Skilled in report writing and conducting Excel-based analyses.

• Experience in stakeholder coordination and presenting findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions.

• Possess technical judgment, independence, objectivity, analytical rigor, attention to detail, defensible documentation, issue escalation, a quality-focused mindset, and schedule discipline.

• Ability to translate technical evidence into actionable insights regarding risk, compliance, and financing implications.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Preferred candidates should have advanced skills in Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio is an advantage for ideal candidates.

• Must pass STD background check designation.

• Capability to work remotely within the United States, with occasional on-site meetings required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring company matching.

• Generous vacation and paid time off policies: 2 weeks of vacation, three sick days, 10 ProSidian holidays, and government holidays.

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and premium-only plans available.

• Discounts and savings through the Corporate Perks Benefit Program.

• Security clearance recognized as a professional credential asset.

• Employee and contractor referral bonus program offering up to $5,000 for eligible referrals.

• Performance incentives linked to new client pursuits and support efforts.

• Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance options.

• Flexible remote work arrangements with expected on-site meetings.

• Competitive compensation package, inclusive of health benefits, pre-tax employee benefits, and performance incentives.