Design Engineer I, BESS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer I, BESS to create preliminary BESS layouts and review designs. The role supports engineering teams, and can be hybrid with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or fully remote.

You will perform basic electrical calculations and help prepare technical drawings and reports. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, be on track for or hold an EIT, and be proficient in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• EIT certification or on track to obtain it.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams.
• Review bid drawings to internal standards and document differences.
• Evaluate RFPs against standard designs and communicate specs.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Electrical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification or on track to obtain it

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Design Engineer I, BESS is responsible for creating preliminary BESS designs and for reviewing BESS designs created by others. This role can be hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or 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

• 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.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• 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

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

SOLV Energy Is an 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

$67,518.00 - $84,398.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Job Number: J13961