Interconnection Engineer - Newport Beach - esVolta

Description

Company Overview

esVolta 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 nations 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.

esVolta is independently owned and we are among the largest players in the US 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. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development design construction financing and management of utility scale energy storage projects.

At esVolta every employee makes an impact on the companys 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.

About the Role

We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as an Interconnection Engineer to support the execution of utility scale battery energy storage projects form development through commissioning.

The Interconnection Engineer will report to the companys Interconnection Director and will work across the organization in an individual contributor capacity supporting the interconnection process through Development pre-construction and project execution.

Core Responsibilities

• 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 projects 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 Companys point of contact or authorized user for each transmission owners 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.

Project Standard and Certification Compliance Assurance

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

Safety

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

Skills & Qualifications

• ABET accredited bachelors 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 PowerWorld PSLF or other Powerflow software experience required.
• UPLAN PLEXOS or other market simulation and forecasting tool experience preferred.
• Programing experience preferred.
• Proven ability to leverage deep knowledge of interconnection studies (SIS Facilities Studies etc.) within the CAISO WECC markets or Eastern Interconnect markets to assess project feasibility and guide development decisions. Must be able to clearly explain technical study results to a non-technical audience.
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems and transmission expansion plans in US.
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) design and technical standards preferred.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical diagrams site plans and preparing interconnection request packages.
• Experience with substation design and transmission-level power system protection and coordination is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NERC planning standards and FERC rules and regulations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Superior communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios.
• Open to change based on diverse input and feedback.
• Willingness to be remotely based and ability to travel to project sites.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation initiative communication problem solving organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong time management and analytical skills.

Compensation Location & Benefits

The salary offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

$140000

20%

• 401k program with 6% match
• 20 vacation days 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays
• Medical dental and vision care benefits
• Monthly cell phone stipend

This position is classified as remote; however periodic travel to company offices project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.

esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.