The Role
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 about 1.5 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and a 20+ GWh 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 a 1L Legal Intern in Summer 2026 to support the legal and advocacy initiatives aimed at protecting the legal interests of our company at regulatory agencies, court jurisdictions, and administrative law and public policy venues within the energy industry. To provide legal, policy, and compliance research and support for a myriad of matters, this person will engage with teams from the development, asset management, commercial operations, environmental, and safety functions within the company.
The intern will gain valuable insights into the dynamic business of battery storage, hands-on experience in a fast-growing industry, mentorship from experienced legal and policy professionals and networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.
Core Responsibilities
Who You Are
Compensation & Location
The hourly rate for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
$30.00 per hour40-hour work week
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 1.5 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and a 20+ GWh 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 a 1L Legal Intern in Summer 2026 to support the legal and advocacy initiatives aimed at protecting the legal interests of our company at regulatory agencies, court jurisdictions, and administrative law and public policy venues within the energy industry. To provide legal, policy, and compliance research and support for a myriad of matters, this person will engage with teams from the development, asset management, commercial operations, environmental, and safety functions within the company.
The intern will gain valuable insights into the dynamic business of battery storage, hands-on experience in a fast-growing industry, mentorship from experienced legal and policy professionals and networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and draft memos on various legal issues.
- Support the legal and policy team in managing regulatory and administrative legal matters.
- Participate in meetings and provide legal insights to different departments.
- Collaborate on special projects and present findings to senior leadership.
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in renewable energy and battery storage and related policies is a plus.
Compensation & Location
The hourly rate for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
$30.00 per hour40-hour work week
This is a hybrid, 10-week long internship. Only candidates based in Pittsburgh, PA or San Francisco, CA will be considered.
esVolta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about esVolta and has not been reviewed or approved by esVolta.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Job postings list clear base salary ranges across multiple roles and indicate market-competitive pay for a midsize clean‑energy employer. Publicly shared ranges span several seniorities, signaling consistent pay framing across functions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Role descriptions repeatedly cite substantial vacation time, sick days, and company holidays. This points to a broad paid‑time‑off structure embedded in the standard offering.
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Retirement Support — Job ads consistently highlight a company 401(k) match at a strong level. This indicates meaningful employer-backed retirement savings as a core component of total rewards.
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The Company
What We Do
Focused on sustainability and innovation, esVolta develops, owns, and operates reliable utility-scale energy storage assets across the entire lifecycle - delivering value for utilities, energy users, and investors.
