Technical Director, Energy Storage Solutions

15 hours ago


Newport Beach, California, United States esVolta Full time
Job Overview

esVolta is seeking a highly skilled Technical Director to lead the technology selection and readiness of utility-scale energy storage projects. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Engineering and be responsible for conducting technology assessments, compliance, and development of best-fit strategies for esVolta projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead market technology readiness for integrated short and long duration energy storage systems and collaborate with the Head of Engineering to create technology implementation, testing, and qualification strategies and roadmaps.
  • Conduct technology selection, independent assurance, and risk assessments, considering safety, bankability, insurability, health, degradation, lifecycle behavior, battery chemistry, thermal management, controls, charge and discharge strategies, and obsolescence.
  • Interpret, analyze, and synthesize data to enable clear communication of advanced technical concepts.
  • Lead the development and improvement of technical RFP bidding and evaluation processes and tools.
  • Collaborate with Development Engineering to support the creation of techno-economic analysis and reviews for specific technology applications.
  • Conduct fire suppression and prevention technology suitability, risk assessments, and recommendations in collaboration with the Company's HSE Director.
  • Track and analyze technology performance, creating regular data-centric reporting that can be integrated into lessons learned and provide direct feedback into the technology selection and procurement process.
  • Create and maintain technology SOW requirements (Scopes of Work) to be implemented into future projects EPCA SOW Exhibits.
  • Be the focal point for TEI (Tax Equity Investment) / IE (Independent Engineer) technology-related due diligence.
  • Assist the Project Management, Project Engineering, and Asset Management teams as required with project/asset activities during preconstruction, construction, and operations.
Requirements
  • 12+ years' experience in engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in renewable energy/energy storage preferred.
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, electrochemistry, or a related field. PE Certification preferred.
  • Subject Matter Expert in BESS-related standards, including IBC, NFPA 855, CEC, CFC, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, OSHA, and UL.
  • Expect level proficiency in battery technology for storage applications, battery systems, modules, and subcomponents, power conversion systems (PCS), and controls (EMS, VPP, PCS – level).
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and/or other software modeling tools and associated programming languages.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the 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.
  • Willingness to be remotely based and ability to travel or relocate to other project sites. Willing to travel up to 25%.
Compensation

The annual salary plus bonus range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000, with a bonus of 20-25%.

Location: flexible, option to work-from-home with periodic office visits for in-person engagement or to work from company offices in Newport Beach.



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