<div><h2><strong>About Sparkfund</strong></h2><p>Sparkfund is the deployment services company utilities rely on to take DERs from grid edge to grid core.</p><p><br>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.</p><p><br>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.</p></div><h2><strong>Position Summary</strong></h2><p>As an Electrical Engineer, you will be a vital member of the team executing our industry-leading, utility-led distributed energy resource (DER) programs. You will provide essential, hands-on support to our senior engineers across the full project lifecycle, from initial site assessment to final commissioning. This role is a perfect opportunity to build a strong foundation in a high-growth industry, develop your technical skills on complex battery energy storage projects, and make a tangible contribution to the modernization of the American grid.</p><h2><strong>Location</strong><strong><em> </em></strong></h2><p>While Sparkfund is a remote-first company, with a digital workplace built around emerging hub-offices, this role is required to be in/around our Denver, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC hubs area. Candidates must be within commuting distance, or open to relocating, to be considered for this role. Company subsidized relocation is available for this role and will be covered by the recruiter. </p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Engineering Support</strong>: Assist senior engineers in applying standardized, pre-engineered BESS designs to specific customer sites, helping to adapt templates to meet site-specific requirements.</li><li><strong>Technical Analysis</strong>: Support site feasibility studies by gathering and analyzing electrical data, assessing interconnection points, and identifying potential construction challenges.</li><li><strong>Design and Documentation</strong>: Use 2D CAD to create and modify single-line diagrams, site layouts, and electrical details under the guidance of senior staff. Prepare technical submittals and respond to RFIs from contractors and permitting authorities.</li><li><strong>Project Coordination</strong>: Assist in the creation of bills of materials (BOMs) and procurement packages. Coordinate with external engineering consultants to track deliverables and ensure designs are progressing on schedule.</li><li><strong>Commissioning Assistance</strong>: Support the Controls and Commissioning Engineer with the creation of testing documentation and checklists for activities at our pre-assembly and logistics facility.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Help maintain accurate project documentation in our project management platform and participate in design review meetings, documenting action items to ensure continuous improvement.</li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.</li><li>3-5 years of project development engineering experience in the clean energy, resilience, and/or energy efficiency space.</li><li>Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification and/or progress toward a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.</li><li>Demonstrated technical proficiency with battery energy storage systems, specifically on commercial and/or industrial-scale projects with front-of-meter interconnections.</li><li>Experience with utility distribution systems, distributed energy interconnections, and construction processes.</li><li>Experience or familiarity with Solar PV and/or microgrid projects.</li><li>Experience modeling energy storage systems and microgrids in HOMER, Xendee, or similar software tools.</li><li>Past experience working as an electrical engineer at a consulting engineering company performing detailed electrical power engineering analysis.</li><li>Experience with BESS dispatch and monitoring communication systems, including utility SCADA, ADMS, or DERMS.</li><li>Competency in software and cloud-based information management tools, including Bluebeam Revu, Salesforce, GSuite, and CAD (for markups and team guidance).</li><li>Progress toward relevant professional certifications, such as the NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) or similar.</li><li>Demonstrated analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.</li><li>Experience managing multiple projects at one time, with a demonstrated ability to switch between contexts quickly and efficiently.</li></ul><h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2><p><strong><em>For full-time positions: </em></strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation and stock option plans - we believe in shared ownership.</li><ul><li>The anticipated salary range for this position is between $110,000 - $140,000 per year.</li></ul><li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as disability and life insurance.</li><li>Flexible vacation policy encouraging strong work life balance and paid time away. We also observe all federal holidays.</li><li>Alternating 4 day weeks, with every other Friday off.</li><li>12 weeks gender-neutral paid leave for caregivers when they have a new addition to their families and an additional 4 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents.</li><li>A one-time, work-from-home stipend to help cover any equipment, hardware, etc. you need to set up your remote office.</li><li>A monthly allowance of $100 to help cover phone and WiFi expenses.</li></ul><div><h2><strong>We Want You To Know</strong></h2><div>You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, and recognize we need diverse perspectives to successfully tackle this massive challenge. To change the world, we must first change ourselves, which is why Sparkfund has created a space that sources viewpoints from people who look and think differently.</div><div> </div><div>We are committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we're taking steps to meet that commitment. <span style="font-weight:400;">Sparkfund is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sparkfund will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with federal, state, and local legal requirements.</span></div></div>

<p>The US is at a pivotal moment, experiencing an unprecendented surge in the demand for power.</p>
<p>Retirements of existing fossil generators, coupled with an unprecedented rise in the need for electricity and associated peak demand, is causing planners to double forecasted investments to increase grid capacity.</p>
<p>To support this challenge, we partner with utilities and building owners to transform the built environment into a more valuable extension of the electric grid.&nbsp;</p>

Electrical Engineer, BESS

<div><h2><strong>About Sparkfund</strong></h2><p>Sparkfund is the deployment services company utilities rely on to take DERs from grid edge to grid core.</p><p><br>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.</p><p><br>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.</p></div><h2><strong>Position Summary</strong></h2><p>As an Electrical Engineer, you will be a vital member of the team executing our industry-leading, utility-led distributed energy resource (DER) programs. You will provide essential, hands-on support to our senior engineers across the full project lifecycle, from initial site assessment to final commissioning. This role is a perfect opportunity to build a strong foundation in a high-growth industry, develop your technical skills on complex battery energy storage projects, and make a tangible contribution to the modernization of the American grid.</p><h2><strong>Location</strong><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></h2><p>While Sparkfund is a remote-first company, with a digital workplace built around emerging hub-offices, this role is required to be in/around our Denver, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC hubs area. Candidates must be within commuting distance, or open to relocating, to be considered for this role. Company subsidized relocation is available for this role and will be covered by the recruiter.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Engineering Support</strong>: Assist senior engineers in applying standardized, pre-engineered BESS designs to specific customer sites, helping to adapt templates to meet site-specific requirements.</li><li><strong>Technical Analysis</strong>: Support site feasibility studies by gathering and analyzing electrical data, assessing interconnection points, and identifying potential construction challenges.</li><li><strong>Design and Documentation</strong>: Use 2D CAD to create and modify single-line diagrams, site layouts, and electrical details under the guidance of senior staff. Prepare technical submittals and respond to RFIs from contractors and permitting authorities.</li><li><strong>Project Coordination</strong>: Assist in the creation of bills of materials (BOMs) and procurement packages. Coordinate with external engineering consultants to track deliverables and ensure designs are progressing on schedule.</li><li><strong>Commissioning Assistance</strong>: Support the Controls and Commissioning Engineer with the creation of testing documentation and checklists for activities at our pre-assembly and logistics facility.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Help maintain accurate project documentation in our project management platform and participate in design review meetings, documenting action items to ensure continuous improvement.</li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.</li><li>3-5 years of project development engineering experience in the clean energy, resilience, and/or energy efficiency space.</li><li>Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification and/or progress toward a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.</li><li>Demonstrated technical proficiency with battery energy storage systems, specifically on commercial and/or industrial-scale projects with front-of-meter interconnections.</li><li>Experience with utility distribution systems, distributed energy interconnections, and construction processes.</li><li>Experience or familiarity with Solar PV and/or microgrid projects.</li><li>Experience modeling energy storage systems and microgrids in HOMER, Xendee, or similar software tools.</li><li>Past experience working as an electrical engineer at a consulting engineering company performing detailed electrical power engineering analysis.</li><li>Experience with BESS dispatch and monitoring communication systems, including utility SCADA, ADMS, or DERMS.</li><li>Competency in software and cloud-based information management tools, including Bluebeam Revu, Salesforce, GSuite, and CAD (for markups and team guidance).</li><li>Progress toward relevant professional certifications, such as the NABCEP Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) or similar.</li><li>Demonstrated analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.</li><li>Experience managing multiple projects at one time, with a demonstrated ability to switch between contexts quickly and efficiently.</li></ul><h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2><p><strong><em>For full-time positions:&nbsp;</em></strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation and stock option plans - we believe in shared ownership.</li><ul><li>The anticipated salary range for this position is between $110,000 - $140,000 per year.</li></ul><li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance as well as disability and life insurance.</li><li>Flexible vacation policy encouraging strong work life balance and paid time away. We also observe all federal holidays.</li><li>Alternating 4 day weeks, with every other Friday off.</li><li>12 weeks gender-neutral paid leave for caregivers when they have a new addition to their families and an additional 4 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents.</li><li>A one-time, work-from-home stipend to help cover any equipment, hardware, etc. you need to set up your remote office.</li><li>A monthly allowance of $100 to help cover phone and WiFi expenses.</li></ul><div><h2><strong>We Want You To Know</strong></h2><div>You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, and recognize we need diverse perspectives to successfully tackle this massive challenge. To change the world, we must first change ourselves, which is why Sparkfund has created a space that sources viewpoints from people who look and think differently.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We are committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we're taking steps to meet that commitment. <span>Sparkfund is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sparkfund will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with federal, state, and local legal requirements.</span></div></div>

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