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Director, Operations Engineering

June 15, 2026

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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 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. esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and a 25+ GWh in the 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 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. About The Role We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as our Director of Operations Engineering to lead the technical integration, performance oversight, and long‑term reliability of our utility‑scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role is central to ensuring the operational excellence of our energy storage fleet and will guide both Operations Engineering and Performance Engineering functions. As the Director of Operations Engineering, you will serve as the organization’s primary technical authority for all post‑COD BESS operations. You will lead a high‑performing team while also acting as a hands‑on contributor, collaborating closely with Asset Management, Commercial Operations, EPC partners, BESS OEMs, and EMS technical teams. Your leadership will ensure that esVolta’s assets operate safely, efficiently, and at peak performance throughout their lifecycle. Core Responsibilities<ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Lead and mentor Operations, SCADA, and Performance Engineering teams, ensuring high technical performance and full compliance with Utility, ISO/RTO, and all regulatory requirements.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Oversee system testing, remediation, and verification processes, including test plans, checklists, and root‑cause analyses to ensure safety, reliability, and operational readiness across the BESS fleet.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Drive the Performance Engineering roadmap and continuous optimization of control systems, data structures, and analytics capabilities to enhance fleet efficiency, responsiveness, and long‑term performance.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Collaborate with Asset Management, Commercial Operations, Technology, and OEM partners to resolve technical issues, implement corrective actions, and align software, controls, and data pipelines with operational goals.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Maintain comprehensive documentation of operational activities, system adjustments, and test results, and prepare clear reports for internal leadership, external stakeholders, and warranty support processes.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Support lifecycle planning, including augmentation strategies and technical documentation development, ensuring the organization maintains deep subject matter expertise in BESS operations.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Partner with internally during project handoff to ensure operational requirements, design assumptions, and performance expectations are fully captured and integrated into post‑COD operations.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Represent Operations Engineering in cross‑functional planning and strategic initiatives, ensuring fleet performance insights and operational constraints inform corporate decision‑making and long‑term asset strategy.</li></ul>Quality Assurance<ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Assists third parties/IE partners in confirming product performance including onsite meetings during site visits and to oversee tests.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Support the final inspections and punch list process with contractors, vendors, independent engineers and management.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Ensures the maintenance of high work quality within the Operations team.</li></ul>Safety<ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Support the development and execution of site‑specific safety programs by collaborating with Project Management and HSE teams, reviewing trade partner work plans, participating in hazard analyses, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable standards.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;">Serve as a safety resource for project teams, maintaining a safe and clean work environment through consistent enforcement of procedures, rules, and regulations.</li></ul> Skills & Qualifications<ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">7+ years of experience in Operations Engineering and experience in management within an Energy Storage integrator, EPC or O&M contractor is required.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is required. Professional Engineering status preferred.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Must have a sound understanding of the testing of Energy Storage projects.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Familiarity with applicable standards including IBC, NFPA 855, CEC, CFC, IEEE, NEMA, NEC, OSHA, and UL.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Experience in system engineering and solid understanding of related regulatory standards, including NEC/UL code compliance.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">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.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Willingness to be remotely based and ability to travel to project sites.</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills.</li></ul> Compensation, Location & Benefits The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:normal;text-decoration:none;border-collapse:collapse;border:medium;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:301px;padding:0in 7px;height:36px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top">$170,000</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:301px;padding:0in 7px;height:36px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top">25%</td></tr></tbody></table><ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">401(k) program with 6% match</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Monthly cell phone stipend</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">Medical, dental and vision care benefits</li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;">20 vacation days, 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays</li></ul>This position is classified as remote within the continental United States (international work is not permitted); however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis. Willingness to travel is required – estimated 30%. esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here, we encourage you to apply. 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.

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?