Assistant Commissioning Project Manager, PV - Southwest & Midwest Regions

solvenergy; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Manager to oversee testing and commissioning of HV, BESS, and PV assets on our California solar projects. You will lead a commissioning team, coordinate with engineering, construction, and QA, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards from pre-commissioning through project closeout.

The role requires hands-on scheduling, daily reporting to the Commissioning Manager, and developing plans, procedures, and risk controls to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning HV and energy storage projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA/NEC and IEEE standards.
• Ability to develop commissioning plans and schedules.
• Familiarity with LOTO safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project commissioning team, providing guidance and support.
• Report daily to the Commissioning Manager on status of projects.
• Review requirements and assist with milestone plans, commissioning plan, and procedures.
• Coordinate with OEM suppliers for testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and QA to align commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain integrated P6 testing and commissioning schedules; update weekly.
• Develop the commissioning resource plan for the project.
• Review energization procedures and support switching activities as needed.
• Identify corrective actions to resolve issues identified during commissioning.
• Support standards and processes to improve business.
• Manage all pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot testing and project acceptance testing.
• Monitor timelines and resources to ensure delivery; drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare Lessons Learned and equipment warranty tracking logs.
• Establish safety programs ensuring site compliance from cold commissioning onward.

Skills

HV switching operations

LOTO safety programs

SCADA system understanding

P&C systems knowledge

IEEE/NEC standards

Tools

Primavera P6

SCADA software

Job description

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.

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Commissioning Manager supports the planning, execution, and oversight of testing and commissioning activities for SOLV Energy's High‑Voltage (HV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Photovoltaic (PV) projects. In this role, you will work closely with the Commissioning Manager and technical subject‑matter experts to ensure all systems and components are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices. The Assistant Commissioning Manager helps manage project‑level commissioning teams and coordinates with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from commissioning through project closeout. This position plays a key role in delivering high‑quality, reliable, and fully operable renewable energy assets.

Location and Travel:

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in CA and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage the project commissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks.
• Report daily to the Commissioning Manager, the status of each project assigned.
• Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning and assist with the development of a project milestone and deliverables list, project specific commissioning plan, and commissioning procedures.
• Communicate with the OEM suppliers regarding equipment specific testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment in all commissioning activities.
• Assist with the development of integrated P6 testing and commissioning schedules. Ensure that the integrated testing and commissioning schedule is updated weekly.
• Assist with the development of the commissioning resource plan for the project.
• Review initial energization procedures and assist Commissioning Engineer with switching activities as requested. Perform subsequent switching activities of the MVAC collection circuits and Aux Power circuits as required during facility Hot Commissioning. Develop switching plans and LOTO as required.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to resolve technical issues identified during commissioning or initial operation.
• Support the development of standards and processes to improve business.
• Manage all pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot commissioning tests, including synchronization, functional testing, utility capability testing, and project acceptance testing for all BESS, HV or PV plant systems.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed daily commissioning reports, review test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
• Monitor project timelines and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.
• Prepare and maintain Lessons Learned and equipment warranty tracking logs.
• Establish and manage: Safety Tagging, Lockout, Red Rope, and Work Permit Programs ensuring site compliance with all provisions upon the start of cold commissioning activities throughout project Substantial Completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and commissioning of Utility scale solar, battery storage, and high voltage substations.
• Knowledge and experience with HV and MV switching operations, and equipment grounding.
• Knowledge and experience with the management and application of site lock-out / tag-out (LOTO) safety program procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with substation protection and control (P&C) systems.
• Knowledge of Fiber installation and test requirements.
• SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning requirements.
• DC systems architecture and testing requirements.
• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.
• NETA and IEEE standards related to utility scale solar generation, i.e. Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specific component testing.
• Understands the commercial performance of power plants.
• A working knowledge of NERC compliance standards along with ISO and TSO testing and operational requirements is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.
• Knowledge of microprocessor protective r