Senior Battery Energy Storage Engineer - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to design, develop, implement and optimize Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will provide technical direction and engineering oversight to ensure high-performance, reliable and safe BESS solutions for nationwide projects.

This fully remote role will interface with internal teams, vendors and clients to deliver scalable storage solutions. The role requires strong leadership, BESS and grid interconnection expertise, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in design, integration and optimization of BESS including Li-ion, inverters, BMS and grid interconnection equipment.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD) and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards.
• Understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
• Understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of SCADA/EMS communications (IEC 61850).
• Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, risk management.
• EPC engineering workflows including design deliverables and document control.
• PE license preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam; maintain trackers/logs.
• Commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes and guide project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of battery energy storage systems with contract and AHJ compliance.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments and sizing analyses for optimal BESS configurations.
• Collaborate across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA and HV engineering scopes.
• Manage Engineers of Record and third-party partners for scope clarity and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/AHJs.
• Develop and review technical specs, drawings and procurement documentation for BESS.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement and drawings reviews.
• Design, procure, install and commission BESS systems with internal teams and vendors.
• Oversee modeling, simulation and analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
• Support construction with field issue resolution and design clarifications.
• Provide testing, validation, commissioning, energization and synchronization support.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams on BESS design principles.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development with proposals and technical consultations.
• Represent SOLV Engineering in customer meetings and team calls.
• Travel as needed to support projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

BESS

Renewables

Power systems

Inverters

BMS

Grid interconnection

Control strategies

Algorithms

Optimization software

Power system analysis

PSS/E

PSCAD

NEC

IEEE

IBC

ASCE

NESC

NFPA

IEC 61850

Project management

EPC workflows

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PE license (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Bluebeam

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to design, develop, implement and optimize Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will provide technical direction and engineering oversight to ensure high-performance, reliable and safe BESS solutions for nationwide projects.

This fully remote role will interface with internal teams, vendors and clients to deliver scalable storage solutions. The role requires strong leadership, BESS and grid interconnection expertise, and the