Lead HV Substation & BESS Commissioning Engineer

SOLV Energy; South Dakota; On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and energization activities for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. This fully remote role requires 20–30% travel and acts as the senior technical authority across projects, mentoring commissioning staff and ensuring safety and standards compliance.

You will develop energization strategies, review protection and control philosophies, and sign off on commissioning deliverables for client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years in testing, commissioning, and energization of utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities.
• Minimum 5 years leading commissioning/energization on complex projects.
• Proven HV switching experience and protection system expertise.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Testing & Commissioning plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
• Develop and approve Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, BESS, and PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues and technical reviews.
• Review protection philosophies, relay settings, and commissioning strategies for readiness.
• Provide post-energization support, field coordination, and training to Owner/Operations.

Skills

Power system protection

Relay testing

High voltage switching

Engineering leadership

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relay testing equipment

Power quality analyzers

Harmonic analyzers

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and energization activities for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. This fully remote role requires 20–30% travel and acts as the senior technical authority across projects, mentoring commissioning staff and ensuring safety and standards compliance.

You will develop energization strategies, review protection and control philosophies, and sign off on commissioning deliverables for client