Remote BESS Engineer I - Power Systems & Design

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Vermont; Remote; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. seeks a BESS Engineer I to support the design, development, and implementation of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. The role emphasizes power systems, BESS hardware, and industry standards to ensure safe, reliable storage solutions across projects.

The position is fully remote in the United States, with interview discussions addressing location expectations and travel as needed while supporting multiple projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Knowledge of design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Familiarity with BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
• Understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of communication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850).
• Working knowledge of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners
• Experience supporting solar, BESS, power, or civil/site projects, including exposure to pre-construction and execution phases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, with ability to maintain trackers, logs, schedules, and reports
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Review the design and engineering of utility scale BESS, ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements under supervision.
• Serve as a technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with Engineers of Record and third-party engineering partners to ensure scope clarity and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/AHJ’s.
• Support procurement with technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews under supervision.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
• Participate in 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

BESS knowledge

Codes & standards

Communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. seeks a BESS Engineer I to support the design, development, and implementation of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. The role emphasizes power systems, BESS hardware, and industry standards to ensure safe, reliable storage solutions across projects.

The position is fully remote in the United States, with interview discussions addressing location expectations and travel as needed while supporting multiple projects nationwide.