BESS Design Engineer I | Hybrid/Remote Eligible

SOLV Energy, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is hiring a Design Engineer I, BESS to design preliminary battery energy storage systems and review others' designs. The role supports CAD drafting in AutoCAD, basic electrical calculations, and RFP evaluation.

It offers hybrid work with in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or full remote options. The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, an EIT or progress toward it, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• EIT certification or on track to obtain it.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Understanding of wiring, current calculations and basic building codes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Commitment to safety and urgency in delivery of tasks.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams using templates.
• Review bid drawings for internal standards and note differences.
• Evaluate RFPs against standard designs and communicate unique specs.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Estimating on RFP responses.
• Perform basic electrical calculations to support design.
• Create/modify electrical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Research codes (NEC, NFPA 855) and stay current.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and specifications; maintain docs.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is hiring a Design Engineer I, BESS to design preliminary battery energy storage systems and review others' designs. The role supports CAD drafting in AutoCAD, basic electrical calculations, and RFP evaluation.

It offers hybrid work with in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or full remote options. The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, an EIT or progress toward it, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.