Development Engineer

Lightshift; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Lightshift Energy in Arlington, VA is seeking an engineer with 0–2+ years of experience to support concept design and interconnection studies for utility-scale energy storage projects.

You will prepare site layouts, single-line diagrams, and preliminary electrical and civil design documents, perform equipment sizing, and assist with permitting and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 0–2+ years of professional experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with power systems fundamentals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of battery energy storage systems and how they are integrated into utility-scale projects.
• Support concept design and apply modular design principles to sites.
• Prepare site layouts, single-line diagrams, and preliminary electrical and civil design documents.
• Perform equipment sizing and technology selection analysis based on project requirements.
• Support interconnection applications and studies with utilities.
• Assist with permitting deliverables and safety code reviews (NFPA 855, UL 9540A).
• Contribute to technical documentation used for project financing and procurement.
• Present technical information in project meetings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Self-sufficient

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Python

Job description

Founded at the beginning of 2019, Lightshift Energy (formerly Delorean Power) focuses on the development, design, financing, construction, ownership and operations of utility-scale energy storage projects in the US. Large-scale batteries allow our customers to save costs, operate the grid more reliably, and balance variations in wind and solar production. Located in Arlington, VA, Lightshift Energy works with utilities and large electric consumers on sophisticated, value-maximizing approaches to energy storage and clean energy integration. Lightshift Energy’s leadership combines decades of clean energy expertise with a commitment to accelerating the shift to a sustainable energy future through storage.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of battery energy storage systems, their components, and how they are integrated into utility-scale projects;
• Support concept design of energy storage projects, applying Lightshift's standardized and modular design principles to individual sites;
• Prepare site layouts, single-line diagrams, and preliminary electrical and civil design documents;
• Perform equipment sizing and technology selection analysis based on project requirements, use case, and site constraints;
• Support interconnection applications and studies, including preparation of technical data and coordination with utilities;
• Assist with permitting deliverables and early-stage regulatory and safety code compliance (e.g., NFPA 855, UL 9540A) review;
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, suppliers, and industry trends and summarize findings for the engineering team;
• Contribute to technical documentation, design basis reports, and specifications used to support project financing and procurement;
• Participate in project meetings and present technical information to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, preferably electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field;
• 0 – 2+ years of professional experience

Preferred Skills:

• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Outstanding problem solving, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and as a team member
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Python (or other CAD tools and programming languages)
• Exposure to power systems fundamentals, electrical design, or interconnection processes is a plus
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and electric energy markets is a plus

Location:

Lightshift's Arlington, VA headquarters

Salary range: $75,000 – $110,000;

Benefits:

• Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short term disability.