Remote Senior Commissioning Engineer HV Substations & BESS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

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. The role involves travel and mentorship of commissioning staff, serving as the technical authority on commissioning activities across projects.

The position is fully remote with interview discussions about location. You will develop energization strategies, review test reports, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years in testing, commissioning of HV substations, BESS, PV facilities.
• 5+ years leading commissioning/energization on complex utility-scale projects.
• 2+ years engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain.
• Experience with harmonic analysis and power quality.
• Experience with interconnection and NERC/FERC compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong safety record.

Responsibilities

• Attend owner, utility and stakeholder meetings as requested by the Commissioning Manager.
• Develop Testing & Commissioning plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
• Create, review and execute Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, BESS and PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues requiring evaluation and judgment.
• Review protection philosophies, relay settings and commissioning strategies for readiness.
• Lead and coordinate HV switching operations for initial energization.
• Review and approve commissioning reports, identify non-conformances and sign off.
• Provide post-energization support and field training for owner personnel.
• Mentor Commissioning Engineers and lead development across multiple projects.

Skills

Power systems

High voltage switching

Engineering leadership

Protection coordination

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

NETA Certification

Tools

SEL protection systems

GE protection systems

ABB protection systems

Schweitzer protection systems

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. The role involves travel and mentorship of commissioning staff, serving as the technical authority on commissioning activities across projects.

The position is fully remote with interview discussions about location. You will develop energization strategies, review test reports, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards