Development Engineer I
About The Position
Sparkfund is seeking a Development Engineer I to support the technical development of battery storage and distributed energy projects. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world project development, utility coordination, engineering design, permitting, and cross-functional project execution within the energy sector. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, development, permitting, and project teams to evaluate project feasibility, support technical design reviews, and advance projects through the development lifecycle. This is an opportunity to contribute to building the infrastructure for the future of energy, with exposure to the full project lifecycle from site feasibility and engineering review through permitting, interconnection, and construction readiness. Sparkfund emphasizes a fast-paced environment with opportunities for ownership and impact in the clean energy and infrastructure space.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in electrical engineering, project development, or distributed energy system design
- Knowledge of electrical systems, utility interconnection processes, and applicable electrical codes (NEC)
- Strong technical documentation and organizational skills
- Proficiency with engineering design and analysis tools
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with solar, battery storage, EV charging, or distributed energy systems
- Exposure to utility interconnection applications and permitting workflows
- FE/EIT certification or interest in pursuing PE licensure
- Experience supporting construction or field-based infrastructure projects
Responsibilities
- Conduct technical site assessments and feasibility reviews for DER projects
- Support engineering design development, technical reviews, and constructability evaluations
- Assist with interconnection applications, utility coordination, and technical documentation
- Help prepare permitting packages and support plan review processes with local jurisdictions
- Develop and review technical drawings, project documentation, and engineering deliverables
- Ensure designs align with applicable electrical codes, utility requirements, and project standards
- Support project teams in identifying and resolving technical or constructability issues
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across engineering and development documentation
- Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Permitting, and Project Execution teams to support successful project advancement
- Coordinate with third-party consultants, permitting partners, utilities, and environmental teams as needed
- Support smooth handoffs from project development into construction and execution phases
- Assist with stakeholder and community coordination activities related to project development
- Track project development milestones, deliverables, and timelines
- Help identify project risks, delays, or permitting constraints and escalate concerns appropriately
- Support the development and maintenance of technical standards, templates, tracking tools, and process documentation
- Assist in preparing preliminary project scopes, schedules, and development budgets
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with 2% employer match
- Flexible time away policy designed to support work-life balance
- Federal holidays observed plus Friday half-days
- 12 weeks gender-neutral paid caregiver leave
- $100/month phone and Wi-Fi allowance
- Remote-first flexibility with opportunities for in-person collaboration
- Opportunities to grow within a rapidly evolving energy industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
