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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Hybrid
Sparkfund is the utility services company unlocking capacity on the grid. Through its Distributed Capacity Procurement (DCP) model, Sparkfund enables utilities, energy majors, and large-load customers to deploy front-of-the-meter batteries and gensets as distribution infrastructure. By adding targeted capacity exactly where and when the grid needs it most, DCP helps meet demand, support reliability, and put downward pressure on rates. Sparkfund supports program design, grid value assessment, asset host engagement, and value chain management to ensure on-time, on-budget deployment with maximum system value and lowest cost.
With more than 3,200 projects deployed across 43 states and more than 300MW of energized assets constructed, Sparkfund is transforming customer-sited assets into a valuable portfolio resource for the benefit of our society. To learn more about Sparkfund, visit sparkfund.com.
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 Civil Engineer - Development 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-solving, collaborative environments, and seeing your work translate into real infrastructure projects, we’d love to talk.
This is more than a traditional engineering role. It’s an opportunity to help build the infrastructure powering the future of energy.
As a Civil Engineer - Development, you’ll work on real-world distributed energy projects involving battery storage, DER systems, utility coordination, and project development across a rapidly growing industry. You’ll have exposure to the full lifecycle of projects — from site feasibility and engineering review through permitting, interconnection, and construction readiness.
This role is ideal for someone early in their engineering career who wants hands-on exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to grow quickly within the energy infrastructure space. You won’t be siloed into one narrow function — you’ll work directly with engineering, development, permitting, and project execution teams to help move projects from concept to deployment.
At Sparkfund, we move fast, solve real problems, and give team members the opportunity to take ownership and grow their impact. If you’re excited by clean energy, infrastructure, technical problem-solving, and building practical solutions that matter, this is an opportunity to be part of an industry that is rapidly scaling and evolving.
$101,500 – $123,700 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location alignment.
This role is based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with remote and hybrid flexibility. Occasional travel may be required for project site visits, stakeholder meetings, and company gatherings.
Sparkfund is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Sparkfund also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, in all phases of the hiring process and throughout employment. If you need an accommodation, please let us know.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at any time based on business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply — even if you do not meet every listed qualification — as skills and competencies can develop in different ways.
