Remote Senior Commissioning Engineer - HV, BESS & PV

SOLV Energy; Alabama; On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is hiring a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. Travel 20–30% and participate in field operations while serving as the primary engineering interface with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services.

The role provides senior technical leadership, develops energization strategies, and ensures compliance with project specs and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required; PE preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 10 years in testing, commissioning of HV substations, BESS, PV facilities.
• At least 5 years leading commissioning/energization on complex utility-scale projects.
• 5+ years mentoring or supervising engineering staff.
• Strong safety record and OSHA/NFPA70E experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Testing & Commissioning plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
• Lead initial energization procedures for HV substations, BESS and PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues needing evaluation.
• Review protection philosophies, relay settings, and commissioning strategies for readiness.
• Coordinate switching procedures, LOTO, and System Under Test programs.
• Lead HV energization activities and field coordination.
• Review and approve commissioning reports and turnover packages.

Skills

Power system protection

Relay testing

Harmonic analysis

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

Tools

Protection relays (SEL/GE/ABB)

Power quality monitoring equipment

High voltage switching equipment

Job description

SOLV Energy is hiring a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. Travel 20–30% and participate in field operations while serving as the primary engineering interface with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services.

The role provides senior technical leadership, develops energization strategies, and ensures compliance with project specs and industry standards.