BESS Design Engineer I — CAD & Layouts (Hybrid/Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to create preliminary BESS designs and review others' designs. The role supports drafting and regulatory research, with a hybrid work option and potential in-office presence in multiple U.S.

locations. The candidate will perform basic electrical calculations, collaborate on design reviews, and prepare technical documentation while maintaining project records and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or on track to obtain it.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including wire sizing and current calculations.
• Basic knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams using templates.
• Review bid drawings for internal standards and document differences.
• Evaluate RFPs against standard designs and communicate unique specs to applicable parties.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Estimating to respond to RFPs.
• Perform basic electrical engineering calculations to support design.
• Create and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Stay current on NEC and NFPA 855 codes.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety minded

Ability to work independently

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to create preliminary BESS designs and review others' designs. The role supports drafting and regulatory research, with a hybrid work option and potential in-office presence in multiple U.S.

locations. The candidate will perform basic electrical calculations, collaborate on design reviews, and prepare technical documentation while maintaining project records and adherence to safety practices.