Director of Quantitative Development

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 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 about1.5GWh of projects in operation orconstruction under contract with utilities and other power buyers, and a 20 GWh development pipeline of upcoming project opportunities.

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.

Culture

At esVolta, every employee makes an impact to 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.

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Job Description

esVolta seeks a Director of Quantitative Development to lead the development of algorithmic optimization strategies and sophisticated data infrastructure responsible for dispatching our fleet of battery energy storage systems into multiple ISO markets.

The Director will report to the Company’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and leverage their expertise in mathematical programming, data science and predictive analytics to drive data-driven revenue optimization strategies.

The Director of Quantitative Development will collaborate closely with the Company’s asset management, development, finance, and IT teams to develop the data infrastructure framework and robust quantitative models that support commercial strategies designed to deliver exceptional financial results.

Key Responsibilities

Optimization Engine Development:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of a robust optimization platform that governs the dispatch of BESS assets in ISO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, SPP).
• Develop algorithms for price forecasting of energy and ancillary services to enhance day ahead and real time energy optimization strategies
• Integrate market data feeds, forecasting models, and system constraints into the optimization framework
• Continuously improve the engine's performance and adapt it to evolving market dynamics
  
  

Data Science & AI:

• Engineer end-to-end data science solutions to generate proprietary insights, identify market opportunities, and enhance commercial optimization strategies
• Lead the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques into our tools and processes to improve forecasting accuracy, automate decision-making, and optimize asset performance
  
  

Data Infrastructure:

• Design and deploy data infrastructure strategies to effectively manage large and growing datasets
• Utilize distributed computing and cloud infrastructure to handle large-scale datasets and complex calculations
  
  

Forecasting & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain advanced forecasting models for energy prices, demand, and grid conditions to enhance operational and market decision-making for the BESS fleet
• Benchmark model performance against competitors and third-party software providers
• Build and maintain elegant and dynamic data visualization tools to support commercial activities, communicate insights, and report results to stakeholders
  
  

Technical Leadership & Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary technical resource for the development and refinement of our proprietary market analytics platform
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, functional specifications, and training materials for internal teams
• Foster a collaborative environment and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Programming, Mathematics, or other related fields. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
• 10 years of experience in quantitative development, energy markets, or financial engineering
• Proven experience building and deploying BESS optimization systems in ISO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, SPP)
  
  

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in Python and mathematical programming libraries
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake) for building and deploying large scale data-driven solutions
• Proficiency in at least one additional programming language (e.g., C , Java)
• Strong understanding of optimization algorithms, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques

Compensation

The anticipated annual salary plus bonus for this position is listed below. The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Title: Director of Quantitative DevelopmentSalary: $200,000Bonus: 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. For work-from-home option, must have a dedicated workspace and strong internet connectivity.
• Requires ability to travel to company offices, project sites and business meetings as needed
  
  

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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