SVP, Energy Origination

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Senior leader driving distributed energy resource advisory and origination for large commercial and institutional clients at JLL Energy Advisory. Leading full lifecycle energy advisory engagements and managing client relationships.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead DER advisory engagements for institutional real estate investors and large C&I clients, spanning behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) energy solutions including solar, battery storage, microgrids, EV infrastructure, and power procurement.
Manage client engagements from initial strategy, proposal development, and feasibility assessment through technology selection, procurement, financial structuring, and implementation oversight.
Originate new client opportunities through proactive outreach, referral networks, industry events, and thought leadership.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of energy advisory professionals.
Represent JLL Energy Advisory at industry conferences, forums, and in media — serving as a credible external voice on energy markets, DER economics, and grid resilience.
Coordinate project proposals, solutioning, and execution of projects with the sales enablement and project delivery teams.
Manage internal stakeholder relationships across JLL's broader platform (Capital Markets, Property Management, ESG) to drive cross-functional deal flow.
Support clients in achieving energy cost reduction, resilience, decarbonization, and value creation objectives through integrated energy strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in energy, engineering, finance, or business preferred.
12+ years of experience in energy markets, DER project development, energy advisory, or related fields.
Deep fluency in C&I and/or institutional real estate energy economics, including BTM solar and storage, PPAs/VPPAs, demand management, and grid services.
Demonstrated track record originating and closing energy advisory or project development engagements.
Experience managing client relationships with institutional investors, REITs, or large corporate energy users.
Strong financial modeling and commercial structuring skills; familiarity with ITC/PTC, IRA incentives, and project finance structures a plus.
Existing relationships within the C&I energy ecosystem (developers, utilities, ISO/RTOs, ESCOs, technology providers).
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite and investment committee audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

energy marketsDER project developmentenergy advisoryfinancial modelingcommercial structuringBTM solarbattery storagePPAsVPPAsdemand management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationclient relationship managementteam developmentstrategic thinkingnegotiationproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationpresentation skillsoutreach