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Wind Energy Development Managers Jobs in Virginia

Lightshift Energy

Project Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

... wind and solar production. Located in Arlington, VA, Lightshift Energy works with utilities and ... Working with Project Development Managers, team engineers and analysts on project scope and site ...

Lightshift Energy

Project Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

... wind and solar production. Located in Arlington, VA, Lightshift Energy works with utilities and ... Working with Project Development Managers, team engineers and analysts on project scope and site ...

Lightshift Energy

Project Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

... wind and solar production. Located in Arlington, VA, Lightshift Energy works with utilities and ... Working with Project Development Managers, team engineers and analysts on project scope and site ...

Erm

Consultant, Civil Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

... wind energy developments, and transmission and distribution infrastructure. * Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and supporting significant consulting and construction projects.

ERM

Consultant, Civil Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site +1

... wind energy developments, and transmission and distribution infrastructure. * Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and supporting significant consulting and construction projects.

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What is the difference between Wind Energy Development Managers vs Wind Project Engineers?

AspectWind Energy Development ManagersWind Project Engineers
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field; often with project management certificationsBachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related technical field; engineering licenses may be preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits; involved in project planning, permitting, and stakeholder coordinationOn-site at wind farms; focus on technical design, installation, and troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by developers, project managers, and energy companies during project developmentEmployed by engineering firms, contractors, and wind farm operators during construction and operation

Wind Energy Development Managers oversee the entire project lifecycle, focusing on planning, permitting, and stakeholder coordination. Wind Project Engineers handle technical design, installation, and maintenance tasks on-site. Both roles require engineering backgrounds but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Project Developer

Lightshift Energy

Arlington, VA • On-site, Remote

$85K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Identify viable project sites and support land acquisition efforts.

  • Collaborate with team members on project scope, site design, and permitting processes.

  • Support securing interconnection rights and conduct research on stakeholders involved in project development.

Job description

Description

About Lightshift Energy:

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.


Description of Role:

The 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:

  • Identifying viable project sites and supporting land acquisition efforts;
  • Working with Project Development Managers, team engineers and analysts on project scope and site design;
  • Supporting federal, state and local permitting challenges as/when they arise;
  • Supporting the securing of interconnection rights for projects;
  • Providing research and due diligence support on all federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process;
  • Providing key support for battery supply and EPC partners from project design to contract negotiation/execution;

Location:

Preference 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.


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range of $85,000 - $115,000; commensurate with related qualifications and experience/educational background;
  • Generous annual cash bonuses;
  • Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short-term disability.

Requirements

The 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.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability or desire to identify viable project sites and lead acquisition efforts of land for project development;
  • Demonstrated ability or desire to work with local communities and state and local authorities on project approvals;
  • Demonstrated ability or desire to identify energy storage market opportunities, determine use cases with prospective customers, and to develop project sites;
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, take full ownership over assigned tasks, and comfort being proactive with colleagues in a collaborative environment;
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;
  • Willingness to travel ~25-50% of the time;
  • Bachelors or Master's degree in business, environmental science, energy management, renewable energy, electrical engineering, or related degree desired.

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