{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ca4e7a25a918292098e7358c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ca4e7a25a918292098e7358c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ca4e7a25a918292098e7358c","title":"Project Developer","description":"Description:\nAbout Lightshift Energy:\nFounded 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.\nDescription of Role:\nThe Project Developer will be an integral member of Lightshift’s team, providing strategic support to the Project Development team, with a focus on utility-scale energy storage project development and origination. The Project Developer will facilitate Lightshift’s boots-on-the-ground project development efforts with support from the rest of the Lightshift team. Key responsibilities for the role include:\nIdentifying viable project sites and supporting land acquisition efforts;\nWorking with Project Development Managers, team engineers and analysts on project scope and site design;\nSupporting federal, state and local permitting challenges as/when they arise;\nSupporting the securing of interconnection rights for projects;\nProviding research and due diligence support on all federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process;\nProviding key support for battery supply and EPC partners from project design to contract negotiation/execution;\nLocation:\nPreference is for candidates to report to Lightshift’s Arlington, VA headquarters. We will consider remote employment for well qualified candidates and as long as there is overlap with Lightshift’s development efforts.\nCompensation and Benefits:\nBase salary range of $75,000 – $95,000; commensurate with related qualifications and experience/educational background;\nGenerous annual cash bonuses;\nFull benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short-term disability.\nRequirements:\nThe ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate (either undergraduate or graduate) with (1) strong problem-solving skills; (2) interpersonal skills; (3) excellent research and presentation skills; (4) working knowledge of US energy markets; (5) a collaborative attitude and desire to help out as needed to assist company growth plans; and a (6) desire to effectuate swift change in the clean energy transition. The core competencies required for this position will result in exceptional candidates quickly adding strategic value to Lightshift Energy’s development pipeline throughout target markets in the United States.\n\nQualifications:\nDemonstrated ability or desire to identify viable project sites and lead acquisition efforts of land for project development;\nDemonstrated ability or desire to work with local communities and state and local authorities on project approvals;\nDemonstrated ability or desire to identify energy storage market opportunities, determine use cases with prospective customers, and to develop project sites;\nDemonstrated ability to learn quickly, take full ownership over assigned tasks, and comfort being proactive with colleagues in a collaborative environment;\nExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;\nWillingness to travel ~25-50% of the time;\nBachelors or Master’s degree in business, environmental science, energy management, renewable energy, electrical engineering, or related degree desired.","company":"Lightshift Energy","rawCompany":"lightshift energy","city":"Bristol","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-01T11:27:08.262Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"11-9199.10","title":"Wind Energy Development Managers","slug":"wind-energy-development-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Developer","description":"Description:\nAbout Lightshift Energy:\nFounded 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. 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