BESS Design Engineer I — Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams while reviewing designs for accuracy and compliance.

The role offers hybrid work with in-office presence in San Diego, CA; Edison, NJ; Bend, OR or fully remote. You will collaborate with BD and Estimating, perform basic electrical calculations, and support design reviews across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• EIT certification or on track to obtain it.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including wire sizing, current calculations.
• Basic knowledge of building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Commitment to safety
• Strong sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams using templates.
• Perform review of bid drawings to internal standards and document differences.
• Review RFPs and evaluate against our standard designs. Documents and communicate unique specifications to necessary parties.
• Work with Business Development and Estimating to ensure an appropriate response to an RFP.
• Performs basic electrical engineering calculations to support design.
• Create and modify electrical engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Research and stay current on all applicable electrical codes/standards, including NEC and NFPA 855.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and specifications; maintenance of design revision history.

Skills

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Electrical engineering basics

Wire sizing

Building codes knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification or on track to obtain it

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams while reviewing designs for accuracy and compliance.

The role offers hybrid work with in-office presence in San Diego, CA; Edison, NJ; Bend, OR or fully remote. You will collaborate with BD and Estimating, perform basic electrical calculations, and support design reviews across multidisciplinary teams.