Lead HV Commissioning Engineer (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and initial energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities.

The role requires travel (20–30%) and active participation in field operations. As the senior technical authority, you will provide engineering oversight, develop energization strategies, review reports, mentor commissioning staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years in testing, commissioning, energization of HV substations, BESS, PV facilities.
• Minimum 5 years leading commissioning/energization on complex utility-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Attend owner, utility and stakeholder meetings as requested by the Commissioning Manager.
• Develop Testing & Commissioning plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
• Develop Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, BESS, and PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues requiring technical evaluation.
• Review protection philosophies, relay settings, and commissioning strategies for readiness and safety.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV Substations

Power Systems

Leadership

Field Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection Systems Knowledge

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and initial energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities.

The role requires travel (20–30%) and active participation in field operations. As the senior technical authority, you will provide engineering oversight, develop energization strategies, review reports, mentor commissioning staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards across projects.