Remote HV/MV Substation Test Technician I

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is hiring an Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 1. The role executes testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair activities in substations, BESS and PV facilities. It is remote with heavy travel to varying job sites.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate reporting, and collaboration with clients and teammates. Candidates should have 1–3 years of electrician testing experience, and be able to travel up to 75% and operate company vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in substations, BESS and PV facilities.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to safety standards.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports.
• Assemble, write, and review complete test reports of work performed or supervised.
• Test multiple jobs simultaneously and communicate with clients, vendors, and teammates.
• Travel to varying job sites and work at remote locations.

Skills

High school diploma

Electrician testing technician

Travel 75%

English communication

Safety procedures

Documentation

Team coordination

On-call availability

Education

GED or equivalent

Electrical testing background

Tools

Transformer Turns Ratio Tester

Ground Megger

MS-2 Motor Overload Test Set

5kV/10kV Megger

Battery Impedance Test Equipment

Fluke 89 Digital Multimeter

AC/DC/VLF Hipot Test Set

Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set

Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer

Primary Test Manager

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is hiring an Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 1. The role executes testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair activities in substations, BESS and PV facilities. It is remote with heavy travel to varying job sites.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate reporting, and collaboration with clients and teammates. Candidates should have 1–3 years of electrician testing experience, and be able to travel up to 75% and operate company vehicles.