BESS Design Engineer I — Hybrid/Remote Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy seeks a Design Engineer I, BESS to craft preliminary battery energy storage system designs and review others' designs. Hybrid work is possible with in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or full remote options; location details will be discussed in interviews.

The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, electrical engineering basics, and RFP review skills, with strong emphasis on safety and collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or on track to obtain it.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including wire sizing, current calculations
• Basic knowledge of applicable 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

• BESS Design Support: 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.
• Works with Business Development and Estimating to ensure an appropriate response is made to an RFP.
• Performs basic electrical engineering calculations to support design.
• CAD Drafting: Create and modify electrical engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Code and Regulatory Research: Research and stay current on all applicable electrical codes/standards, including NEC and NFPA 855
• Project Collaboration: Participate in design reviews and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Documentation and Reporting: Assist in the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Maintenance of accurate project documentation, including design revision/iteration history.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Electrical engineering basics

Building codes knowledge

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

SOLV Energy seeks a Design Engineer I, BESS to craft preliminary battery energy storage system designs and review others' designs. Hybrid work is possible with in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or full remote options; location details will be discussed in interviews.

The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, electrical engineering basics, and RFP review skills, with strong emphasis on safety and collaboration across project teams.