Remote Commissioning Lead for Solar & Storage Projects

SOLV Energy; Nebraska; On-site; USD 110,632 - 138,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and management of commissioning across solar, storage, SCADA, and substations nationwide. This remote role requires Midwest-region travel and close collaboration with owners, engineers, and EPC teams to deliver compliant, high-quality commissioning outcomes.

You will develop commissioning plans, coordinate schedules, oversee testing, and produce detailed reports while ensuring safety, regulatory, and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex project commissioning activities.
• Experience with technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements of utility scale solar/BESS/SCADA/HV commissioning.
• 3 or more years of experience in a direct management role.
• Understanding of electrical and communication system testing procedures.
• PM principles including safety leadership, schedule logic and implementation, procurement, and construction means and methods.
• Ability to manage project teams and coordinate with affected parties.

Responsibilities

• Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning and lead the development of project-specific commissioning plans and procedures.
• Establish and execute commissioning plans and integrated commissioning schedules.
• Host commissioning coordination meetings to drive the commissioning phase forward and lead daily plan-of-day meetings.
• Develop and maintain the commissioning resource plan for the project.
• Coordinate and oversee all project commissioning activities with Owner reps, OEM field advisors, testing providers, utilities, and project team members.
• Lead the site commissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests including performance, functional, and reliability testing of solar, BESS, and HV systems.
• Ensure testing is performed per standards and specifications; ensure documentation is handled per project requirements.
• Toubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports and track progress; monitor timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Scheduling

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and management of commissioning across solar, storage, SCADA, and substations nationwide. This remote role requires Midwest-region travel and close collaboration with owners, engineers, and EPC teams to deliver compliant, high-quality commissioning outcomes.

You will develop commissioning plans, coordinate schedules, oversee testing, and produce detailed reports while ensuring safety, regulatory, and