Remote Lead Commissioning Engineer — HV Substations & BESS

SOLV Energy

South Carolina

On-site

USD 127,000 - 159,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. This fully remote role involves 20–30% travel and acts as the senior technical authority, interfacing with project management, owners, utilities, and OEMs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in HV commissioning, and PE or NETA credentials.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; PE license preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years in testing, commissioning, energization of HV substations, BESS, PV facilities.
  • Experience leading commissioning teams and complex projects.
  • Strong knowledge of protection, control, relay testing, and interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support testing, commissioning, and energization activities for HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities.
  • Develop energization procedures and commissioning plans aligned with specs and standards.
  • Review protection philosophies, relay settings, and commissioning strategies for safety and readiness.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and final sign-off on deliverables.

Skills

Power system protection
Relay testing
High voltage switching
Project leadership
Team mentoring
Communication skills
Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
PE license
NETA Certification

Tools

SEL protection
GE protection equipment

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. This fully remote role involves 20–30% travel and acts as the senior technical authority, interfacing with project management, owners, utilities, and OEMs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in HV commissioning, and PE or NETA credentials.

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