Senior Battery Energy Storage Engineer – Remote

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects.

The role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and engineering oversight to ensure reliable, safe, and compliant BESS solutions. This fully remote position involves collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience focused on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems including Li-ion batteries, inverters, BMS, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis and simulation tools (PSS/E, PSCAD).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam; track/ log management.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes, providing guidance to project teams.
• Lead and manage design and engineering of battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and system sizing analyses to recommend optimal BESS configurations and future augmentation provisions.
• Serve as a senior technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and AHJ’s.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components to support procurement activities.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution and design clarifications.
• Provide engineering support for testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams; stay current with industry trends and standards.
• Travel as required to support project execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

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 for utility-scale projects.

The role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and engineering oversight to ensure reliable, safe, and compliant BESS solutions. This fully remote position involves collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems, while mentoring junior