Interconnection Engineer

Company Overview

es Volta, LP is a leading developer, owner and operator of utility‑scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast‑growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast‑ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.

es Volta is independently owned and is among the largest players in the U.S. energy storage sector with about 1.5 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and a 20+ GWh development pipeline. We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors.

es Volta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility‑scale energy storage projects. At es Volta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability every day. We have a fast‑paced, high‑performance, and team‑oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.

We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as an Interconnection Engineer to support the execution of utility‑scale battery energy storage projects from development through commissioning. The Interconnection Engineer will report to the company’s Interconnection Director and will work across the organization in an individual contributor capacity, supporting the interconnection process through Development, pre‑construction and project execution.

• Lead and facilitate communication and coordination between Project Development, EPC, and Market Operations teams to achieve seamless interconnection of utility‑scale storage projects
• Guide the development of necessary systems and processes to ensure that technical inputs and assumptions are vetted at each stage of a project’s lifecycle, from Interconnection Request through to Commercial Operations, to ensure seamless handoffs between Development, EPC, and Asset Management as a project matures.
• Facilitate the interconnection process by preparing and filing interconnection requests, providing guidance and support to internal and external parties on the development of technical materials. Support project execution by reviewing transmission system analysis, interconnection agencies and procedures
• Lead the review of all interconnection‑related studies, including those performed by consultants and transmission owners. Prepare for and participate in study review meetings and document key outcomes
• Analyze interconnection due diligence materials to support project acquisition efforts, identify existing and potential red flags
• Support the electrical design and associated interconnection application process for utility scale storage projects
• Register as the Company’s point of contact or authorized user for each transmission owner’s portal (i.e. CAISO, WECC Utilities, Eastern Interconnect RTOs and utilities, etc.)
• Lead utility status calls, maintain utility relationships, and manage utility performance to tariff deadlines

• Ensure project compliance with GIA, and utility standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grid codes and regulations.

• Maintain operational knowledge of grid code and associated safety by design standards, regulations, laws, and procedures

• ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in Power Systems, electrical engineering or related field. PE or equivalent Certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in renewable or clean energy design and interconnection, with deep understanding of tariff structures and business practices within CAISO, WECC markets, or Eastern Interconnect markets
• TARA, PSSE, Power World, PSLF, or other Powerflow software experience…