Remote Senior HV Commissioning Engineer PV/BESS

SOLV Energy

Kentucky

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
Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Senior Commissioning Engineer leads testing, commissioning and initial energization for HV substations, BESS and PV facilities, with about 20–30% travel.

The role acts as senior technical authority, providing oversight, mentoring, and ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in testing, commissioning and energization of HV substations, BESS and PV facilities.
  • 5+ years leading commissioning/energization on complex utility-scale projects.
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Experience reviewing protection, relay testing and control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Attend owner and stakeholder meetings as requested by the Commissioning Manager.
  • Develop Testing & Commissioning plans aligned with project specs.
  • Develop and execute energization procedures for HV substations, BESS, and PV systems.
  • Review protection philosophies, relay settings and commissioning strategies.
  • Lead substation energization activities and field coordination.
  • Provide post-energization support and troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

High voltage switching experience
Power system protection
Engineering leadership
Mentoring / coaching
Safety compliance
Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

Tools

SEL protection systems
GE protection
ABB protection
Schweitzer protection

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Senior Commissioning Engineer leads testing, commissioning and initial energization for HV substations, BESS and PV facilities, with about 20–30% travel.

The role acts as senior technical authority, providing oversight, mentoring, and ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance

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