Design Engineer I, BESS

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

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