Remote Senior BESS Engineer — Grid Storage Systems Lead

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems.

This fully remote role provides strategic technical direction and engineering oversight to ensure performance, reliability, and safety across nationwide projects. As SME across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV scopes, you will manage Engineers of Record and partner firms, coordinate with fire protection and AHJs, develop specs, oversee procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Expert knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.) and simulation tools.
• Technical subject matter expert of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
• Extensive experience with grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
• Strong understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Thorough knowledge of communication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850).
• Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes and provide guidance to project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of battery energy storage systems, ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and system sizing analyses to recommend optimal BESS configurations.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes on assigned projects.
• Manage 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.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components to support procurement activities.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
• Oversee 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.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams, promoting innovation and engineering excellence.
• 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

BESS design

Power systems

BMS integration

Grid interconnection

NEC/IEEE knowledge

PSSE/PSCAD

Project management

Communication

PE license (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

BMS software

SCADA tools

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems.

This fully remote role provides strategic technical direction and engineering oversight to ensure performance, reliability, and safety across nationwide projects. As SME across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV scopes, you will manage Engineers of Record and partner firms, coordinate with fire protection and AHJs, develop specs, oversee procurement,