Remote Design Engineer II - Substation & HV Systems

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Kentucky; Remote; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Design Engineer II, Substation, to own the preliminary design lifecycle for utility-scale solar, BESS, and interconnection projects. This fully remote role centers on guiding 10% design, coordinating inputs from engineers, procurement, and schedule to set baselines and risks.

You will lead the design effort, review client documents, and ensure alignment with standards and project milestones while supporting BD through handoff to Preconstruction Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent is a nice-to-have.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in electrical substation engineering.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of substation design principles, protection schemes, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the first-pass preliminary substation design approach for assigned pursuits and projects by defining the design basis, assumptions, equipment requirements, layouts, quantities, risks, and open items for 10% design.
• Review client documents, PPAs, interconnection agreements, and related project information to identify requirements, risks, and scope.
• Serve as the primary substation design SME coordinating inputs from engineering, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and other specialty subcontractors.
• Lead development of the 10% substation design including single-line diagrams and general arrangement drawings.
• Coordinate with estimating and scheduling to align preliminary design, quantities, scope narrative, schedule, and commercial assumptions.

Skills

Substation design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Design Engineer II, Substation, to own the preliminary design lifecycle for utility-scale solar, BESS, and interconnection projects. This fully remote role centers on guiding 10% design, coordinating inputs from engineers, procurement, and schedule to set baselines and risks.

You will lead the design effort, review client documents, and ensure alignment with standards and project milestones while supporting BD through handoff to Preconstruction Engineering.