Sparkfund
Energy
DevelopmentEngineer
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“Development Engineer at Sparkfund. Skills: Project Development, Engineering Design, Utility Coordination, Permitting. Support technical project development. Conduct technical site assessments”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering accurate and reliable engineering and development support; Helping projects move efficiently through development milestones; Maintaining technical documentation and quality standards; Supporting smooth coordination between technical and operational teams; Continuously building technical expertise within the DER and energy infrastructure space
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving; Identify and resolving technical or constructability issues
Occasional travel may be required for project site visits, stakeholder meetings, and company gatherings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–5 years of experience in electrical engineering, project development, or distributed energy system design, Knowledge of electrical systems, utility interconnection processes, applicable electrical codes (NEC), 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 Have
Experience with solar, battery storage, EV charging, 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
What You'll Do.
Support technical project development
Conduct technical site assessments
Evaluate project feasibility
Support engineering design development
Conduct technical reviews
Evaluate constructability
Assist with interconnection applications
Coordinate with utilities
Prepare permitting packages
Support plan review processes
Develop technical drawings
Review project documentation
Review engineering deliverables
Ensure designs align with codes
Resolve technical issues
Resolve constructability issues
Maintain documentation accuracy
Collaborate with teams
Coordinate with consultants
Coordinate with permitting partners
Coordinate with environmental teams
Support project handoffs
Assist with stakeholder coordination
Assist with community coordination
Track project milestones
Identify project risks
Identify permitting constraints
Develop technical standards
Maintain technical standards
Develop tracking tools
Maintain tracking tools
Develop process documentation
Maintain process documentation
Assist with scope preparation
Assist with schedule preparation
Assist with budget preparation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Permitting, and Project Execution teams; Coordinate with third-party consultants; Coordinate with permitting partners; Coordinate with utilities; Coordinate with environmental teams; Support stakeholder and community coordination activities
Process & Methodology
Track project development milestones, Track deliverables, Track timelines, Identify project risks, Identify delays, Identify permitting constraints, Escalate concerns, Assist with preliminary project scopes, Assist with preliminary project schedules, Assist with preliminary development budgets
Full Job Description
About Sparkfund Sparkfund is the deployment services company utilities rely on to take DERs from grid edge to grid core. With over a decade of experience as a utility services company, Sparkfund has pioneered a smarter approach to deploying distributed assets as part of a fast-growing grid. Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities to plan, deploy, and dispatch DERs at the scale and pace necessary to meet load growth demand and unlock the full value of the grid. We support program design, assessment of DER grid value, host engagement, and value chain management to ensure on-time, on-budget deployment of distributed resources with maximum grid value and lowest cost. With more than 3,500 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming buildings into a valuable extension of the grid for the benefit of our society. Development Engineer I Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Remote/Hybrid Flexibility) At Sparkfund, we help organizations deploy and scale distributed energy solutions that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future. Our work sits at the intersection of energy infrastructure, engineering, and emerging technologies — helping bring distributed energy resource (DER) projects from concept to reality. We’re looking for a Development Engineer I to support the technical development of battery storage and distributed energy projects across Sparkfund’s growing portfolio. This role is ideal for an engineer who wants hands-on exposure to real-world project development, utility coordination, engineering design, permitting, and cross-functional project execution within one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy. You’ll work closely with engineering, development, permitting, and project teams to help evaluate project feasibility, support technical design reviews, and move projects efficiently through the development lifecycle. If you enjoy technical problem-sol
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