Assistant Commissioning Manager – Renewable Energy Projects

SOLV Energy; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Manager to support planning, testing, and commissioning of HV, BESS, and PV projects. You will work with the Commissioning Manager and technical SMEs to ensure safe, compliant, and fully operable renewable assets from commissioning through closeout.

The role is hybrid with on-site presence at job locations and some remote work; travel to sites is required as projects proceed. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in testing/commissioning utility-scale electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, inverters, transformers, and infrastructure.
• Experience managing project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project commissioning team with guidance, training, and support.
• Report daily on the status of each assigned project.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and milestone deliverables.
• Coordinate with OEM suppliers on equipment testing and commissioning.
• Align with engineering, construction, and QA teams for commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain integrated P6 testing/commissioning schedules; update weekly.
• Create commissioning resource plans for projects.
• Review energization procedures and assist with switching activities as needed.
• Identify corrective actions for issues found during commissioning or initial operation.
• Support standards development to improve business processes.
• Manage pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot tests across BESS/HV/PV systems.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare daily commissioning reports and track test results, issues, actions.

Skills

HV commissioning

BESS & PV systems

MV switching operations

LOTO safety procedures

SCADA systems understanding

P6 scheduling (Primavera)

Electrical power systems

Coordination with stakeholders

Tools

Primavera P6

SCADA systems

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Manager to support planning, testing, and commissioning of HV, BESS, and PV projects. You will work with the Commissioning Manager and technical SMEs to ensure safe, compliant, and fully operable renewable assets from commissioning through closeout.

The role is hybrid with on-site presence at job locations and some remote work; travel to sites is required as projects proceed. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.