BESS Design Engineer I — Hybrid/Remote

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to craft preliminary battery energy storage system designs and review others’ work. The role supports CAD drafting, code research, and cross‑discipline collaboration in a hybrid or remote setup.

Location details will be discussed during interviews. The candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering, an EIT or near-term certification, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for EIT or on track to obtain certification.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and codes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams using templates.
• Review bid drawings to internal standards and document differences.
• Evaluate RFPs against standard designs; communicate unique specs.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Estimating on RFP responses.
• Perform basic electrical engineering calculations to support design.
• Create/modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Research applicable electrical codes/standards (NEC, NFPA 855).
• Participate in design reviews and cross-discipline collaboration.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

EIT Certification

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety emphasis

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification or on track

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to craft preliminary battery energy storage system designs and review others’ work. The role supports CAD drafting, code research, and cross‑discipline collaboration in a hybrid or remote setup.

Location details will be discussed during interviews. The candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering, an EIT or near-term certification, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.