Remote Senior Commissioning Engineer: HV Substations & BESS

SOLV Energy

Minnesota

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

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and energization of utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. The role requires 20–30% travel and active field participation, with remote-working flexibility discussed during interviews.

The Senior Commissioning Engineer provides technical leadership, reviews protection/relay settings, develops energization procedures, mentors engineers, and ensures compliance with project specs, safety standards,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years in testing, commissioning, energization of HV substations, BESS and PV facilities.
Minimum of 5 years leading commissioning/energization on complex projects.
Minimum of 2 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
Proven safety record and ability to work in energized/high-risk environments.
PE license or ability to obtain.
NETA Certification (II/III/IV).
Experience with protection coordination studies and relay settings.

Responsibilities

Attend meetings with Owners, Utilities, and stakeholders as requested.
Develop T&C plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
Create detailed Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, BESS, and PV systems.
Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues.
Review protection philosophies, relay settings, and commissioning strategies for readiness.
Lead and support energization activities and field coordination.
Review and approve commissioning reports and test documentation.
Provide post-energization support including troubleshooting and system monitoring.
Mentor and develop Commissioning Engineers; manage workload across projects.