Senior Battery Energy Storage Engineer (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Florida; Remote; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

This fully remote role offers strategic direction, technical oversight, and coordination with project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant BESS delivery. The role requires strong expertise in BESS technology, grid interconnection, and EPC workflows, with potential travel to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering with BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools (PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA; utility standards.
• Understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC 841, IEEE 1547).
• Familiarity with fire protection requirements (UL9540, NFPA855).
• Understanding of SCADA/IEC 61850 protocols.
• PM experience including budgeting, scheduling, risk management.
• EPC workflows with design deliverables and document control.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• PE license preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes and provide technical direction.
• Lead design and engineering of BESS, ensuring contract and AHJ compliance.
• Review feasibility studies and site assessments for optimal configurations.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with internal teams and partners.
• Develop and review technical specifications and drawings for procurement.
• Oversee system modeling, simulation, and performance optimization.
• Support testing, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
• Support business development via proposals and technical consultations.
• Travel as required to support project execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

BESS design

BESS optimization

BESS controls

Power system analysis

Codes & standards

Grid & regulatory knowledge

Fire protection

SCADA protocols

PM & scheduling

EPC processes

Communication

PE license (preferred)

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

This fully remote role offers strategic direction, technical oversight, and coordination with project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant BESS delivery. The role requires strong expertise in BESS technology, grid interconnection, and EPC workflows, with potential travel to support project execution.