Engineer III, Energy Storage (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Michigan; Remote; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to design, develop, implement and optimize Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will provide technical direction and engineering oversight to ensure high-performance, reliable and safe BESS solutions for nationwide projects.

This fully remote role will interface with internal teams, vendors and clients to deliver scalable storage solutions. The role requires strong leadership, BESS and grid interconnection expertise, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in design, integration and optimization of BESS including Li-ion, inverters, BMS and grid interconnection equipment.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD) and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards.
• Understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
• Understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of SCADA/EMS communications (IEC 61850).
• Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, risk management.
• EPC engineering workflows including design deliverables and document control.
• PE license preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam; maintain trackers/logs.
• Commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes and guide project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of battery energy storage systems with contract and AHJ compliance.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments and sizing analyses for optimal BESS configurations.
• Collaborate across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA and HV engineering scopes.
• Manage Engineers of Record and third-party partners for scope clarity and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/AHJs.
• Develop and review technical specs, drawings and procurement documentation for BESS.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement and drawings reviews.
• Design, procure, install and commission BESS systems with internal teams and vendors.
• Oversee modeling, simulation and analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
• Support construction with field issue resolution and design clarifications.
• Provide testing, validation, commissioning, energization and synchronization support.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams on BESS design principles.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development with proposals and technical consultations.
• Represent SOLV Engineering in customer meetings and team calls.
• Travel as needed to support projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

BESS

Renewables

Power systems

Inverters

BMS

Grid interconnection

Control strategies

Algorithms

Optimization software

Power system analysis

PSS/E

PSCAD

NEC

IEEE

IBC

ASCE

NESC

NFPA

IEC 61850

Project management

EPC workflows

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PE license (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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 Engineer III, Energy Storage is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and optimization of BESS projects. This role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and 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:

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for BESS engineering scopes, providing guidance and technical direction to project teams.
• Lead and manage the design and engineering of battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and system sizing analyses to recommend optimal BESS configurations and future augmentation provisions.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes on assigned projects.
• Manage Engineers of Record and third-party engineering partners to ensurescopeclarity andtimelydelivery.
• 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.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and project teams, providing guidance, training and lessons learned on BESS design principles and practices.
• 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; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in 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.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.) and simulation tools.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
• Strong understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
• Strong 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.
• Strong understanding of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects, adapt to dynamic project requirements, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• ProficiencyinAutoCAD,Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, with ability tomaintaintrackers, 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.

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:

$99,552.00 - $124,440.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Job Number: J14313

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