BESS Engineer II (Remote)

SOLV Energy; Illinois; Remote; USD 90,000 - 112,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a BESS Engineer II responsible for the design, development, and implementation of battery energy storage systems. This fully remote position requires strong expertise in power systems and BESS equipment to ensure performance and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fire protection requirements including UL9540, UL9540A.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies and simulation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review the design and engineering of BESS projects.
• Manage engineers and coordinate with fire protection teams.
• Provide oversight for procurement and construction activities.

Skills

Knowledge of design and optimization of battery energy storage systems

2+ years of electrical engineering experience

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PSS/E

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary

The BESS Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of BESS projects. The BESS Engineer II should have a solid understanding of power systems, BESS equipment, and relevant industry standards. This role provides engineering oversight to ensure successful delivery of BESS solutions that meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Review the design and engineering of battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes on assigned projects.
• Manage Engineers of Record and third‑party engineering partners to ensure scope clarity and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/ AHJ’s.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components to support procurement activities.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
• Oversee system modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, design clarifications, and minor redesigns.
• Provide engineering support for testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and technical consultations.
• Represent SOLV Engineering in customer and client meetings.
• Participate in regular team meetings/ calls.
• Travel as required to support project execution.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Knowledge of design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium‑ion batteries, inverters, BMS (Battery Management Systems), and grid interconnection equipment.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Experience with power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.) and simulation tools.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
• Understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of communication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850).
• Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Clear understanding of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners
• Experience supporting solar, BESS, power, or civil/site projects, including exposure to pre‑construction and execution phases
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and resources.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to dynamic project requirements, and deliver high‑quality results under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, with ability to maintain trackers, logs, schedules, and reports
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$90,000.00 - $112,506.00

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number

J13228

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.