What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Senior Advisor (Renewables Energy) - Evergreen position at ENGIE North America Inc.?
EVERGREEN Posting:
Please note that this is an evergreen job posting designed to attract individuals interested in future opportunities. While it does not correspond to a specific open position, submitting your resume here will enable our recruiters to reach out to you as new opportunities arise.
For those seeking immediate openings, we invite you to visit our ENGIE career page to explore current opportunities.
What You Can Expect
At ENGIE, we are accelerating the shift to a cleaner energy future. We develop solar, wind, battery storage, and flexible power solutions that help deliver 100% decarbonized electricity to our customers. Your expertise in commercial contracting will help bring that future to life.
As a Senior Contracts Advisor, you'll sit at the center of project delivery, shaping the agreements that move utility-scale renewable energy projects from concept to completion. Your work will help protect value, manage risk, and support successful project execution.
What You Will Do
- Lead commercial contracting activities across the full project lifecycle, from sourcing strategy and competitive solicitations through contract award and administration
- Draft, negotiate, and administer complex agreements including EPC, equipment supply, operations and maintenance, professional services, and master service contracts
- Review commercial proposals, identify contractual deviations, and develop negotiation strategies that balance risk, schedule, and business objectives
- Provide contract administration support during project execution, including guidance on change orders, claims, liquidated damages, warranties, and dispute resolution
- Evaluate contractual, financial, and operational risks and recommend appropriate risk allocation aligned with company standards
- Partner with stakeholders across Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, and Executive Management to resolve complex commercial and contractual matters
- Mentor junior contracting professionals and drive continuous improvement across templates, playbooks, and contracting processes
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related field
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, commercial negotiations, procurement, strategic sourcing, or related commercial activities supporting large capital, infrastructure, energy, industrial, engineering, construction, or oil and gas projects. Experience supporting renewable energy, power generation, utilities, LNG, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries is valued
- Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and administering complex project-based agreements such as EPC, supply, and service contracts
- Knowledge of contract law principles, risk allocation, and commercial governance frameworks
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at all levels
- Clear communicator who can translate complex contractual concepts for technical, legal, and executive audiences
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams
Additional Details
- These positions are eligible for ENGIE's hybrid work policy and are not eligible for fully remote work
- Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time, including occasional overnight travel
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Compensation
We are recruiting across two levels, and we will determine appropriate placement based on the candidate's experience and scope. Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.
Join us and be part of the adventure!
ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
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At ENGIE, our goal is to support, encourage, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity and inclusion, for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.