Energy Storage Applications Analyst Intern
Washington DC Metro Area
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 Energy Storage Applications Analyst Intern will perform macro analysis to identify target markets and emerging prospects for various energy storage applications, work with our origination team to evaluate use cases, and construct project models. Intern will also assist in analysis of operational assets to improve performance of existing battery energy storage systems.
Core responsibilities will include:
Modeling project revenue and operations to use cases in different markets;
Identifying and collecting electricity market data, building data pipelines;
Reviewing and monitoring electricity market developments;
Developing and maintaining databases for storage application analysis;
Analyzing market data to identify opportunities;
Working with the executive team on innovative approaches to storage development;
Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, math, statistics, data science or related field from an accredited university;
Experience with data management, analytics and coding (SQL, R, Python, Excel);
Knowledge and experience in the US energy industry;
General understanding of energy storage services and applications.
Location:
Arlington, VA headquarters but may make exceptions for candidates finishing a degree program.
Compensation & Benefits:
Hourly compensation provided commensurate with experience;
Possible bonus incentives for successful project work.