About Waga Energy
Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future.
Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared
Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all.
Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.
About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties
We're currently seeking candidates for the position of Energy Manager in our Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) office. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact in energy transition, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Reporting to the Energy Director, the Energy Manager is responsible for maximizing the value of the renewable natural gas (RNG) generated by Waga Energy’s WAGABOX technology. Primary accountabilities include securing long- and short-term revenues, managing the balance of production and sales volumes, and acquiring & maintaining the certification of green attributes associated with the production of RNG through federal programs including the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The Energy Manager is also responsible for minimizing energy purchase costs, primarily electricity.
As a multinational company, Waga Energy’s energy department consists of staff members currently located in France and the US. As such, the Energy Manager will perform all activities in close coordination with these team members on an ongoing, regular basis.
Principle accountabilities for the position include, but will not be limited to:
Further develop and implement Waga Energy’s US RNG commercialization strategy, including:
Prospecting and developing commercial relationships with new and existing RNG offtakers.
Identifying, evaluating, and pursuing emerging market opportunities for RNG utilization.
Leading negotiations and execution of RNG sales contracts, ensuring commercial, financial, and regulatory alignment.
Represent Waga Energy within the US RNG market by attending and networking at key industry conferences, events, and forums to enhance brand visibility and market influence.
Maintain and report on the US RNG offtake pipeline, including regular analysis and communication of production forecasts, contracted sales volumes, and market price trends to internal stakeholders.
Develop and manage electricity sourcing strategies, including the negotiation of on-site and off-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), fixed-price supply contracts, and rolling hedging mechanisms to optimize energy costs and reduce price exposure.
Support the Business Development team by contributing to the structuring, negotiation, and administration of landfill partnership agreements, off-take contracts, and related energy supply arrangements.
Monitor and interpret North America (US and Canadian) regulations governing RNG commercialization and environmental attribute markets (e.g., RINs and related programs), identify potential advocacy or lobbying opportunities, and coordinate related actions.
Oversee the administration and compliance of all energy contracts, and support the process of ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and proper documentation by providing technical support to the invoicing and finance teams as needed.
Administer and manage environmental attribute programs, including Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and other green attribute programs, ensuring accurate registration, submission, and transfer processes in accordance with EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and other applicable frameworks.
Ensure full lifecycle compliance of RNG green attribute programs (Q-RIN certification under the EPA RFS program, etc.) from facility registration through ongoing reporting and verification, maintaining auditable records and coordinating with internal and external auditors as required.
About You - Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with a passion for sustainability, and:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience with energy transactions and electricity purchase contracts including PPAs, as well as RNG or RIN sales contracts.
Experience with contract administration and negotiation, as well as financial and legal risk analysis
Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client and external partner relationships.
Candidates must also be autonomous/self-motivated, proactive, highly analytical, well organized, and able to work in an organization that evolves often with changing priorities.
The ability to accommodate +/- 25% domestic (US) travel time (including overnight stays) is required. Some international travel may also be required.
Culture
Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Benefits
Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.
Recruiting Process
Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:
Interview with human resources representation via phone or Teams.
Interview with applicable department manager and human resources representation via Teams.
Potential additional interview with executive level manager via Teams or in person.
Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.
