Application Guide
How to Apply for Manager, Development
at esVolta
🏢 About esVolta
esVolta is a leader in large-scale battery energy storage solutions specifically focused on enhancing grid sustainability and reliability. Unlike generic renewable energy companies, esVolta specializes exclusively in utility-scale battery storage systems that address critical grid challenges. Working here means contributing directly to the energy transition through innovative storage technology that balances renewable integration with grid stability.
About This Role
This Manager, Development role involves end-to-end management of greenfield energy storage projects from initial concept through construction start, while simultaneously evaluating regional markets for utility-scale storage opportunities. You'll be responsible for both project execution and market analysis, making this a dual-focus position that directly impacts esVolta's project pipeline and strategic expansion in the WECC region.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning meetings with external consultants on active greenfield projects, followed by analyzing recent utility IRP filings to identify new market opportunities. Afternoons could include coordinating with finance teams to update project pro-forma models, then preparing RFP responses or evaluating potential M&A opportunities in partnership with commercial optimization colleagues.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who esVolta Is Looking For
- Has 2-5 years of power/utilities industry experience with specific exposure to renewable generation projects, ideally with some energy storage background
- Possesses hands-on experience developing greenfield projects in WECC markets including site selection, interconnection applications, permitting, and site control negotiations
- Demonstrates experience managing project schedules/budgets, coordinating with finance teams on pro-forma models, and supporting project financing diligence
- Shows ability to analyze utility IRP filings, transmission plans, and wholesale market trends to identify storage opportunities
📝 Tips for Applying to esVolta
Quantify your WECC region experience - specify states/projects where you've worked on development activities like interconnection queues or permitting
Highlight any direct energy storage project experience, even if tangential - battery storage is preferred but related renewable experience counts
Demonstrate your dual capability by showing both project management examples AND market analysis experience in your resume
Mention specific experience with utility RFPs, as this role involves preparing responses in collaboration with multiple departments
If you have M&A experience in energy projects, emphasize it since the role mentions leading opportunity evaluation and transactions
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with greenfield development in WECC markets and how it applies to energy storage projects', 'Examples of managing projects from inception through construction start, highlighting schedule/budget management', 'Your ability to analyze energy markets - reference specific experience with utility IRPs, transmission planning, or wholesale market analysis', "How you've collaborated with commercial/finance teams on project development and why remote work won't hinder this collaboration"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → esVolta's existing project portfolio - particularly their operational or development-stage battery storage projects in WECC
- → Recent WECC market developments affecting energy storage, like CAISO's resource adequacy changes or Nevada's storage mandates
- → The company's partnerships with utilities or offtakers mentioned in their press releases or case studies
- → How esVolta's technology differs from competitors like Fluence or Tesla in the utility-scale storage space
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only conventional generation experience without highlighting transferable skills to battery storage
- Vague descriptions of project experience without specifying WECC region involvement or development phase responsibilities
- Focusing only on project management OR market analysis rather than demonstrating capability in both areas
📅 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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