BESS Design Engineer I - Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to create preliminary battery energy storage system layouts and review bid drawings. The role can be hybrid with in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or fully remote; exact location and expectations will be discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities include CAD drafting in AutoCAD, basic electrical calculations, NEC/NFPA 855 code research, design reviews, and maintaining technical reports and documentation.

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 and codes.

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 and communicate unique specifications.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Estimating on RFP responses.
• Perform basic electrical calculations to support design.
• Create and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Research NEC and NFPA 855 codes and stay current.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations and specifications; maintain revision history.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Independent work

Communication skills

EIT certification or in progress

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 battery energy storage system layouts and review bid drawings. The role can be hybrid with in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or fully remote; exact location and expectations will be discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities include CAD drafting in AutoCAD, basic electrical calculations, NEC/NFPA 855 code research, design reviews, and maintaining technical reports and documentation.