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Energy Markets Intern
About Voltus
Voltus represents the "potential of us" to better manage energy through simple, cost and risk-free demand response programs. Our commercial and industrial customers generate cash by allowing us to maximize the value of their operational flexibility in energy markets. We hire teammates who are bright, gritty, and good and who have a genuine passion for delivering a cleaner energy future and for working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
Voltus is hiring a whip-smart, entrepreneurial, proud energy nerd with an unparalleled desire to learn about energy markets and demand side management. The energy markets team is responsible for helping our customers profit from their involvement in energy markets. If you are bright, gritty, good, and intellectually curious, and if your brain marries creativity and engineering diligence, you’re a great fit.
This internship can be full-time or part-time. We will work with you to help grow your knowledge base of the energy industry, while improving on your process improvement, operational, and analytical skillset.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Develop scalable quantitative risk models and automated tooling to inform market positioning strategies for energy commodities
- Create analysis tools to statistically weight possible outcomes of various positions as well as associated risks
- Support research into energy markets to identify and model key long-term supply and demand drivers for energy market products
- Recommend risk management strategies based on research outcomes, and develop processes for implementation of such strategies across Voltus’s energy market portfolios
Key Requirements:
- Desire to become an expert in understanding the role of demand-side resources in energy markets
- Background in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or Engineering is required; MBA experience is preferred
- Proficient in Python, R, Matlab or similar, as well as SQL and Excel.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, risk management strategies, and statistical/probabilistic modeling.
- Previous experience in energy markets, trading, or market analysis is highly desirable, but not required
- Must be Bright, Gritty, and Good as well as intellectually curious and comfortable working through ambiguity in a remote, fast-paced environment. Demonstrable prior success in a remote environment strongly preferred.
Please note that at this time, we do not sponsor visas or transfers for new hires. Voltus teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location (in the US or Canada, unless otherwise indicated on the role description).
Additionally, while Voltus is an all-remote workplace, we have limitations on where employees are able to work for regulatory and security reasons. We expect that Voltans are working primarily from their home country. Working while traveling to other countries must be approved as per our Global Remote Travel Policy.
At Voltus, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer because we recognize that a diverse organization begins with a diverse candidate pool. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or marital status.
Software Engineer
About Voltus
Voltus is a leading company for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Our mission is to be the platform that fulfills the promise of the energy transition. The Voltus platform connects any DER to any energy market across the US and Canada, providing flexibility, reliability, and resilience to the grid while generating revenue for our partners.
We hire teammates who are bright, gritty, and good and who have a genuine passion for delivering a cleaner energy future and for working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
This Software Engineer position is for candidates with 2+ years of full-time professional engineering experience who are eager to build scalable software for Voltus. You'll join a fully remote team tackling complex energy industry challenges, collaborating with experienced engineers on our modern tech stack, and contributing to core systems that decarbonize the grid. Your work could involve building core APIs, designing data pipelines, or creating customer interfaces.
Technologies We Use
Our technology stack is primarily Python-based. Some of the specific tech we use includes FastAPI, Postgres, Delta Lake, Dagster, and Clickhouse. We run our services using Docker and the HashiCorp stack on AWS.
Responsibilities
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code to support the team’s projects.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and services.
- Collaborate with your team to troubleshoot and resolve issues in our production environment.
- Participate in code reviews to learn from and contribute to the team's shared knowledge.
- Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years as a full-time software engineer, not including internships or co-op programs.
- Foundational programming skills in a backend language like Python or Go.
- A strong desire to learn and grow as a software engineer.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A genuine passion for our mission to create a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
- Authorization to work in the US or Canada without sponsorship
**Please include a link to your GitHub account in your application (in the “links” section). Applications without a GitHub account will not be considered**
Please note that at this time, we do not sponsor visas or transfers for new hires. Voltus teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location (in the US or Canada, unless otherwise indicated on the role description).
Additionally, while Voltus is an all-remote workplace, we have limitations on where employees are able to work for regulatory and security reasons. We expect that Voltans are working primarily from their home country. Working while traveling to other countries must be approved as per our Global Remote Travel Policy.
At Voltus, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer because we recognize that a diverse organization begins with a diverse candidate pool. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or marital status.
Mid to Senior Software Engineer - Dispatch Response
Are you interested in building the technical foundation of the worldwide transition to clean energy?
Voltus seeks to transform a diverse network of distributed energy resources (DERs) into reliable and responsive virtual power plants in wholesale energy markets. DERs can be anything behind an electric meter: demand response, batteries, micro-grids, residential solar, EV bus fleets, smart thermostats, and more. The Dispatch Response team builds the core services and APIs that power Voltus's virtual power plants. This team is responsible for the business logic that manages a diverse and growing portfolio of distributed energy resources in wholesale energy markets. Our work interprets realtime market and asset signals into asset directives and operational insights. We approach our work from a systems engineering perspective, and emphasize high reliability, thoughtful abstractions, and root-cause solutions.
Our primary stack runs on AWS and includes Go, Python, React, Hashistack, and Docker. Our work involves some data-engineering and we use Clickhouse, Deltalake, Postgres, and Kafka. We value systems thinking and use techniques like Domain Driven Design to manage complexity.
We are also a team who owns both frontend and backend. While we require an engineer with deep experience in data and backend engineering, those open to or experienced with front-end engineering are also encouraged to apply.
This is an opportunity to do complex, interesting, and impactful work with a team of empathetic human beings. If you’re a holistic problem solver who’s excited to grow, learn, and contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities for this role
- Design and implement modular, composable primitives and APIs to capture core business logic for operating a growing portfolio of diverse energy resources
- Understand energy industry rules, regulations, and standards to effectively design software that meets our needs. We are domain experts in our business in ways that exceed the expectations of individual engineering contributors at a normal tech startup.
- Work closely with internal experts in energy markets to translate complicated market dynamics into discoverable, extensible, well-documented production code
- Contribute to the engineering roadmap, vision, and goals
- Establish clear and specific success criteria with key stakeholders
- Lead major initiatives on a wide range of work that includes new customer-facing products, complex automations for internal stakeholders, and data infrastructure scaling
- Provide mentorship and coaching to more junior team members
Requirements
- 2+ years of software engineering industry experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with designing durable data models and managing them at scale.
- Experience with cloud native application design and development using APIs, containers, and infrastructure-as-code
- A strong background in system architecture
- Experience translating complex business domains into maintainable, scalable systems.
- A passion for well-tested, readable, maintainable code
**Please include a link to your GitHub account in your application (in the “links” section). Applications without a GitHub account will not be considered**
Please note that at this time, we do not sponsor visas or transfers for new hires. Voltus teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location (in the US or Canada, unless otherwise indicated on the role description).
Additionally, while Voltus is an all-remote workplace, we have limitations on where employees are able to work for regulatory and security reasons. We expect that Voltans are working primarily from their home country. Working while traveling to other countries must be approved as per our Global Remote Travel Policy.
At Voltus, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer because we recognize that a diverse organization begins with a diverse candidate pool. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or marital status.
Project Engineer
Voltus is hiring a driven, innovative Project Engineer to join our Field Operations Team. The project engineering and productions teams are well-established and are made up of BGG Voltans. We are looking for a strong team member to support our next phase of growth at Voltus. The expectation for the project engineer is that they will be confortable having technical conversations with our customers and be able to push on many projects in parallel. By design, this role will be remote, however, there may be field work available based on location (10%-15% travel).
The Voltus Field Operations team unlocks and maximizes customers' ability to participate in demand response programs by advising on load curtailment strategies and enabling facilities with our proprietary hardware. Our team is obsessed with creating positive working environments with our customers, contractors, and utilities. Being able to cultivate strong relationships with our external parties allows our team to effectively execute on our goals of bringing reliable demand response assets to the marketplace.
As Voltus continues to grow, we rely on our Project Engineers to build scalable and innovated processes to continue to hit our metrics. You must have relentless attention to detail, be a master project manager, be intellectually curious and think outside of the box to design creative solutions to get facilities in to the marketplace.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Technical support for our Sales Team.
- Support customers with energy reduction strategies.
- Cross functional engagement with Engineering for hardware development.
- Lead metering and product enablement projects.
- Support commissioning of metering and data collection technology.
- Support innovative metering solutions.
- Manage installation projects from start to finish.
- Define and improve processes and efficiencies
- Develop new technologies and methods for shortening installation timelines.
- Ensuring all materials/manufacturing/installations and technology meets industry and market standards.
Qualifications:
- Results driven, Analytical, Motivated, Team player
- Good communications and customer service skills
- Experience with hardware commissioning and troubleshooting
- Basic experience with data platforms and integration tools
- Experience developing and/or improving customer onboarding experiences
- Experience with Salesforce
- Experience with contractor managements
- Project Management Professional, PMP - preferred
- Technical background with extensive electrical and/or HVAC experience - preferred
- Experience with industrial controls - preferred
- Ability to read, modify and draw technical electrical drawings - preferred
Please note that at this time, we do not sponsor visas or transfers for new hires. Voltus teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location (in the US or Canada, unless otherwise indicated on the role description).
Additionally, while Voltus is an all-remote workplace, we have limitations on where employees are able to work for regulatory and security reasons. We expect that Voltans are working primarily from their home country. Working while traveling to other countries must be approved as per our Global Remote Travel Policy.
At Voltus, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer because we recognize that a diverse organization begins with a diverse candidate pool. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or marital status.
Sales Associate (Remote)
The Company
Voltus is the leading platform connecting distributed energy resources to electricity markets, delivering less expensive, more reliable, and more sustainable electricity. Our commercial and industrial customers and grid services partners generate cash by allowing Voltus to maximize the value of their flexible load, distributed generation, energy storage, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle resources in these markets.
The Role
**Please note we are hiring for this position on an ongoing and rolling basis. Submit your application to be considered for the next available opening!**
The Sales Associate is the rocket fuel that drives our sales organization. Sales Associates join our Sales Associate Development program where they learn to cold call prospective customers, promote Voltus’s value proposition, and work hand-in-hand with our Sales Directors to set up meetings and close deals that bring more cash to customers and better energy for the world.
Our product - developed to help solve the greatest problem of our time, the climate crisis - is tested and proven, and we have moved from startup to significant (and rapid) growth stage. We look for self-starters who love to win, are inspired by innovation and who embody our Bright, Gritty, Good philosophy.
If you love to sell, if working with industry-leading energy technology sparks your passion, if you are eager to learn and develop, and if you want your work to make a difference to our planet, we’d love you to join our world-class team.
At Voltus, we live by the mantra “Doing well by doing good” - and that includes actively doing our best by our team, clients and partners. Our aspiration is to be a leader in increasing diversity within the energy industry, and that starts with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with Sales Managers and Directors to set sales meetings
- Prospect for new business, develop relationships with key decision-makers, understand customer needs, and report on account activity
- Identify and develop new business prospects from multiple sources including prospect lists, discovery, and individual research
- Meet or exceed sales objectives for your energy market
- Accept inbound and perform outbound telephone calls to identify sales opportunities.
Desired Skills
- Based in the United States
- College degree required
- Six months to one year of experience within an inside sales organization.
- Aptitude for sales and the courage to prospect. You’ve gotta love to sell and hit those goals!
- Top-notch communication - in person, written and presentations
- Technology minded, with the ability to explain high-tech info to a variety of audiences. Interest or experience with energy markets a plus
- Time management, prioritization, and the ability to self-motivate
- A passion for networking, establishing rapport with potential clients and sharing the Voltus mission
- Dedicated to giving and receiving feedback in all directions for the good of each teammate and the organization
- Experience with tools like PowerPoint, Salesforce, Google SuitePassion for clean energy and sustainability
- Passion for clean energy and sustainability
Compensation
- $55,000 base salary, $94,000 OTE in Year One
- Eligible for additional monthly bonuses and equity
- Uncapped commissions
- Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, flexible PTO and monthly phone & internet stipend
Please note that at this time, we do not sponsor visas or transfers for new hires. Voltus teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location (in the US or Canada, unless otherwise indicated on the role description).
Additionally, while Voltus is an all-remote workplace, we have limitations on where employees are able to work for regulatory and security reasons. We expect that Voltans are working primarily from their home country. Working while traveling to other countries must be approved as per our Global Remote Travel Policy.
At Voltus, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer because we recognize that a diverse organization begins with a diverse candidate pool. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or marital status.
Sales Director (CAISO)
The Company
Voltus is the leading platform connecting distributed energy resources to electricity markets, delivering less expensive, more reliable, and more sustainable electricity. Our commercial and industrial customers and grid services partners generate cash by allowing Voltus to maximize the value of their flexible load, distributed generation, energy storage, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle resources in these markets.
The Role
The Sales Director is driven to generate cash for customers while fulfilling the promise of the energy transition. This role requires a balance of “hunter” and “farmer” skills, focusing on the sale of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) optimization services and demand response programs, and comprehensive account management for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted customer advisor, managing the entire sales lifecycle, and collaborate cross-functionally to develop, propose, and close business opportunities that maximize an asset’s or facility’s operational flexibility to generate cash and unlock bill savings while enhancing grid reliability.
Our product - developed to help solve the greatest problem of our time, the climate crisis - is tested and proven, and we have moved from startup to significant (and rapid) growth stage. We need a strong sales professional who loves to win, excels at cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure proposed solutions are technically viable and economically attractive, and enjoys building and maintaining relationships with key customers. We’re looking for a passionate, process oriented individual who embodies our Bright, Gritty & Good philosophy to expand our impact.
At Voltus, we live by the mantra “Doing well by doing good” - and that includes actively doing our best by our team, clients and partners. Our aspiration is to be a leader in increasing diversity within the energy industry, and that starts with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver against a quota to get more cash and better energy for our customers
- Prospect, present proposals, negotiate, and close business
- Report on all sales activities through Voltus’s CRM systems
- Collaborate closely with internal engineering-, product-, and energy markets teams to develop technically viable and economically attractive battery optimization service proposals
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at customer accounts to ensure high customer satisfaction and customer retention
- Continually make us a better company
Desired Skills
- College degree (engineering undergrad degree or MBA preferred)
- Industry knowledge: understanding of BESS technology, demand response programs, utility rate structures, and/or the overall energy market landscape
- Demonstrated history of developing and selling B2B energy products and services, with 3-10 years B2B sales experience
- Ability to develop, negotiate and close customized deals effectively
- Technology minded, with the ability to explain high-tech info to a variety of audiences
- Time management, prioritization, and the ability to self-motivate
- Excellent cross-functional leadership skills
- Dedicated to giving and receiving feedback in all directions for the good of each teammate and the organization
- Top-notch communication - in person, written and presentations
- Experience with tools like PowerPoint, Salesforce, Google Suite
Compensation
- $110,000 base salary
- $40,000 - $125,000 additional variable OTE compensation
- Uncapped commissions w/residual payments
- Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, flexible PTO and monthly phone & internet stipend
Please note that at this time, we do not sponsor visas or transfers for new hires. Voltus teammates need to be authorized to work from their home location (in the US or Canada, unless otherwise indicated on the role description).
Additionally, while Voltus is an all-remote workplace, we have limitations on where employees are able to work for regulatory and security reasons. We expect that Voltans are working primarily from their home country. Working while traveling to other countries must be approved as per our Global Remote Travel Policy.
At Voltus, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer because we recognize that a diverse organization begins with a diverse candidate pool. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or marital status.
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