SVP, Natural Gas Originator & Structurer
LS Power Development, LLC - New York City, NY
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OverviewAbout us:Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy expansion solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through its transmission business, LS Power Grid, the company built and operates 780+ miles of high-voltage transmission and 7 transmission utilities and has another 375+ miles currently in construction or development. LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are meeting the growing needs of the energy expansion, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised more than $76 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure.Our Purpose, Mission, & Values:Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the worldOur Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystemOur Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking OwnershipOur People create value and are our Most Valuable asset. We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences.BenefitsWe provide our teamthe opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more.CompensationThe salary for this role is $200,000-$300,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. This salary range may also be modified in the future.About the Role:We are seeking a Vice President Natural Gas Originator & Structurer to support LS Power’s infrastructure investment portfolio. This individual will focus on physical natural gas origination, structuring, transportation & storage strategy, while setting commercial strategy for existing assets, new developments, and portfolio optimization activities across the U.S.The ideal candidate brings strong commercial instincts, deep familiarity with U.S. pipeline systems, and hands‑on experience negotiating and executing physical gas, transportation, and storage agreements.ResponsibilitiesWhat you will do: Develop, negotiate, and execute physical natural gas supply agreements, transport deals, storage arrangements, seasonal hedges, and structured products supporting LS Power’s asset fleet and project development pipelines. Oversee pipeline transportation portfolios, storage assets, and related contract positions; analyze basis dynamics, constraints, tariff structures, and optimization opportunities across major U.S. pipelines. Partner with asset management, development, and operations teams to ensure reliable, cost‑efficient fuel supply for operating plants and new builds, including firming strategies, balancing risks, and identifying market exposures. Conduct ongoing analysis of regional gas market fundamentals, including production trends, pipeline expansions, LNG dynamics, basis risk, storage economics, and regulatory developments. Coordinate or oversee physical scheduling, nominations, imbalance management, and daily operational support—leveraging experience from utility, merchant generator, or trading environments. Identify and execute commercial optimization strategies related to transportation, storage, asset‑backed trading, swing gas management, options around asset flexibility, and optimization of physical market positions. Work closely with Commercial Operations, Development, Asset Management, Finance, and Legal to deliver best‑in‑class commercial outcomes. QualificationsWe want you on our team because you… Bring a strong commercial mindset and enjoy finding value in physical markets. Understand the nuances of U.S. pipeline networks, tariffs, scheduling, and constraints. Are a strong negotiator and relationship‑builder with pipeline operators, producers, marketers, and counterparties. Excel in fast‑paced environments and balance strategic thinking with tactical execution. Enjoy working collaboratively with teams across finance, engineering, operations, and development. Ideally, you have 15+ years of experience at a utility, merchant generator, pipeline, marketer, or commodity trading firm. Direct experience negotiating physical gas supply, transportation, storage, and related commercial contracts. Hands-on experience scheduling physical gas or managing daily pipeline operations. Familiarity with FERC rules, pipeline tariffs, RFPs, interconnect strategies, and delivery point structures. Strong analytical skills and the ability to model deal economics, contract structures, and optionality. Knowledge of power markets (preferred but not required). Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field. Job Locations US-NY-New YorkID 2026-1836Category Energy Marketing & TradingType Full Time
Created: 2026-03-10