[Remote] BESS Engineer I (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The BESS Engineer I is responsible for supporting the design, development, and implementation of BESS projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating with various engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Review the design and engineering of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements under supervision
• Serve as a technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes across multiple projects
• Coordinate with Engineers of Record and third-party engineering partners to ensure scope clarity and timely delivery
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/ AHJ’s
• Support procurement with technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components
• Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews under supervision
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems
• Participate in system modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability
• Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, design clarifications, and minor redesigns
• Provide engineering support for testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and technical consultations
• Represent SOLV Engineering in customer and client meetings
• Participate in regular team meetings/ calls
• Travel as required to support project execution
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems
• Knowledge of design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS (Battery Management Systems), and grid interconnection equipment
• Familiarity with BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards)
• Understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855)
• Understanding of communication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850)
• Working knowledge of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners
• Experience supporting solar, BESS, power, or civil/site projects, including exposure to pre-construction and execution phases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to dynamic project requirements, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, with ability to maintain trackers, logs, schedules, and reports
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

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