Project Development Manager

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.

The Project Development Manager 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. The Project Development Manager will facilitate Lightshift’s boots-on-the-ground project development efforts with support from the rest of the Lightshift team.

• Leading land acquisition efforts / siting campaigns and identifying viable project sites to grow our project pipeline
• Leading projects through development lifecycle (inception to Notice to Proceed)
• Creating project management plans for Lightshift team use
• Managing project federal, state and local permitting challenges as/when they arise
• Ensuring interconnection rights are secured and advanced for our projects
• Working with team engineers and analysts on project scope and site design
• 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

• Experience identifying viable project sites and lead acquisition efforts of land for project development
• Experience with pre-NTP project development work streams that culminate in obtaining project approvals with state and local authorities
• Excellent project management skills, including effective planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage project work streams / stakeholders
• Direct experience identifying energy storage market opportunities, determine use cases with prospective customers, and to develop project sites
• At least 2 years of direct project development experience in the energy sector
• 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

• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Strongly prefer more than 2 years of project development experience with demonstrated results (project permitting approvals obtained)
• Excellent research and presentation skills
• Knowledge of development risks / risk management best practices
• Working knowledge of US energy markets
• A collaborative attitude and desire to help as needed to assist company growth plans
• Desire to effectuate swift change in the clean energy transition
• Prior mentorship experience with developing junior development team members

Preference is for candidates to report to Lightshift’s Arlington, VA headquarters. We will consider remote employment for well qualified candidates as long as there is overlap with Lightshift’s development efforts.

Base salary range of $115,000 – $155,000; 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