Last Energy is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our growing Commercial team in Austin, Texas. This role will focus on sourcing and engaging off-takers for our modular nuclear power plants, supporting customer acquisition and project origination across both commercial and federal sectors.
The role targets both commercial off-takers (data centers, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives) and federal agencies (Department of Energy, Department of Defense).
Reporting to the VP, Commercial, this individual will collaborate closely with teams across Nuclear Licensing, Project Development, Finance, and Engineering to align commercial strategy with project execution.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct research on energy procurement trends, regulations, and competitive positioningIdentify and initiate relationships with potential off-takers, maintaining a strong pipelineAct as the first point of contact through direct outreach, networking events, and conferencesAssist in developing proposals and presentations for prospective clientsSupport internal teams in aligning market insights with financing and project execution strategiesWork closely with licensing, land acquisition, finance, and engineering teamsDevelop marketing materials and outreach strategies for diverse customer segmentsMaintain structured reports on market opportunities, engagement progress, and deal pipeline updatesOther duties as assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in renewable energy sales or procurement, oil & gas, alternative fuels, or financeFamiliarity with federal procurement (DOE/DOD) or energy off-take agreements preferredAdditional consideration will be given to individuals with strong connections in the datacenter industryStrong business development and market analysis skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationSkilled in creating marketing materials and research-driven reportsSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and drive initiativesProficient in MS Office and Google SuiteExperience with CRM or project management tools is a plusWillingness to travel for meetings and industry events