Application Guide
How to Apply for Interconnection Engineer
at esVolta
🏢 About esVolta
esVolta is a leader in developing and operating utility-scale battery energy storage projects, specifically focused on enhancing grid reliability and sustainability. What makes them unique is their specialized focus on large-scale battery storage solutions rather than broader renewable energy, positioning them at the forefront of the energy transition. Someone might want to work there to contribute directly to grid modernization and work with cutting-edge storage technology in a rapidly growing sector.
About This Role
This Interconnection Engineer role involves leading the technical interconnection process for utility-scale battery storage projects from initial request through commercial operations. It's impactful because you'll be the key technical liaison ensuring projects connect seamlessly to the grid, directly enabling esVolta's mission of grid empowerment. You'll be responsible for preparing interconnection filings, reviewing complex studies, and coordinating across multiple teams to bring storage projects online.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing interconnection study results from transmission owners, preparing technical materials for upcoming study review meetings, and coordinating with Project Development on interconnection strategy for new projects. You'd likely spend time analyzing powerflow simulations, communicating technical requirements to EPC teams, and ensuring all interconnection milestones are tracking toward commercial operation dates.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who esVolta Is Looking For
- Has 3+ years of specific experience with renewable/clean energy interconnection (not just general electrical engineering), with demonstrated knowledge of CAISO, WECC, or Eastern Interconnect market structures and tariffs
- Possesses hands-on experience with powerflow software like TARA, PSSE, PowerWorld, or PSLF for conducting or reviewing interconnection studies
- Holds an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree (power systems focus preferred) and ideally has PE certification or equivalent
- Has experience leading technical coordination between project development, EPC, and operations teams specifically for energy storage or renewable projects
📝 Tips for Applying to esVolta
Quantify your interconnection experience - specify how many MW of projects you've interconnected, which markets (CAISO/WECC/Eastern), and types of studies you've conducted or reviewed
Highlight specific powerflow software expertise - list projects where you used TARA, PSSE, PowerWorld, or PSLF and what you accomplished with them
Demonstrate knowledge of battery storage interconnection challenges - mention specific technical considerations like ramp rates, reactive power capability, or black start requirements for BESS projects
Show understanding of esVolta's projects - reference specific projects from their portfolio or their focus on utility-scale storage (not residential/commercial)
Emphasize remote collaboration skills - since this is a remote role, provide examples of successfully coordinating interconnection processes virtually across multiple teams
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with battery storage or renewable energy interconnection (not just general power systems)', 'Demonstrated knowledge of interconnection processes in CAISO, WECC, or Eastern Interconnect markets', 'Examples of successfully coordinating between development, EPC, and operations teams for project interconnection', 'How your technical skills with powerflow software have contributed to successful project interconnections']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → esVolta's specific project portfolio and locations - understand their geographic focus and project scale
- → Recent news about esVolta's projects or partnerships in battery storage development
- → Current interconnection challenges and queue backlogs in CAISO or other markets where esVolta operates
- → The specific role of battery storage in grid services and how interconnection enables these value streams
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Presenting only general electrical engineering experience without specific interconnection or renewable energy focus
- Not being able to discuss specific powerflow software experience or interconnection study types
- Showing lack of understanding about battery storage technical requirements versus other generation types
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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