Remote Senior HV Commissioning Lead

SOLV Energy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and initial energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. The role includes travel (20–30%), mentoring commissioning staff, and liaison with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services.

This is a fully remote position with discussion of location during interviews. You will develop energization strategies, review protection schemes, and ensure readiness for safe energization in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years in testing, commissioning, and initial 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.
• PE license or ability to obtain; NETA Certification (Level II/III/IV) desirable.
• Experience with protection systems, relay testing, and harmonic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Attend Owner, Utility, and stakeholder meetings as requested by the Commissioning Manager.
• Develop Testing & Commissioning Plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
• Develop Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, BESS, and PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues and provide technical guidance.
• Review protection philosophies, relay settings, and commissioning strategies for readiness.
• Lead HV switching operations for initial energization and commissioning activities.
• Review and approve commissioning reports and closeout documentation.
• Provide post-energization support, troubleshooting, and system monitoring.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and initial energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. The role includes travel (20–30%), mentoring commissioning staff, and liaison with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services.

This is a fully remote position with discussion of location during interviews. You will develop energization strategies, review protection schemes, and ensure readiness for safe energization in