Remote Substation Design Engineer II – High Voltage

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Delaware; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Design Engineer II, Substation to own the preliminary substation design and lifecycle for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This fully remote role requires coordinating with engineering consultants, procurement, and scheduling to align design basis, scope, and risks from kickoff to 10% design deliverable.

The candidate will lead development of 10% design, review client and partner inputs, and ensure technical alignment with standards and interconnection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent certification is a nice-to-have, not a must.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in electrical substation engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of substation design principles, protection schemes, and industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc).
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to electrical engineering and solar development.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and contract language.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices.
• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Own the preliminary substation design for assigned pursuits and projects, coordinating technical inputs and risks.
• Lead development of the 10% substation design including single-line diagrams and general arrangement drawings.
• Coordinate with estimating and scheduling to align design, scope, and commercial assumptions.
• Engage with clients and project teams to review technical exhibits and clarify requirements.
• Coordinate with EORs and engineering subcontractors to align proposals with project scope and LNTP requirements.
• Prepare engineering scope, schedule inputs, and handoff materials for Preconstruction Engineering.
• Review deliverables for conformance with contractual requirements and vendor standards.
• Mentor junior team members and support training needs related to substation design and project handoff.

Skills

Substation design

Team leadership

Effective communication

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Design Engineer II, Substation to own the preliminary substation design and lifecycle for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This fully remote role requires coordinating with engineering consultants, procurement, and scheduling to align design basis, scope, and risks from kickoff to 10% design deliverable.

The candidate will lead development of 10% design, review client and partner inputs, and ensure technical alignment with standards and interconnection