Senior Battery Energy Storage Engineer — Remote

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems. You will guide project teams, review feasibility studies, and ensure compliance with codes and contracts, while coordinating with AHJs and fire protection engineers.

The role is fully remote within the United States, with travel as needed to support project execution and client meetings. A PE license is preferred and a strong background in BESS is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience focusing on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in BESS design, integration, and optimization including Li-ion batteries, inverters, BMS, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Proficiency in BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Experience with power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD) and related simulation tools.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, NFPA, utility standards).
• Experience with grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
• Understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, NFPA855).
• Experience with SCADA communications (IEC 61850).
• Project management including budgeting, scheduling, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes and provide technical direction to project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of BESS systems ensuring compliance with contracts and AHJ requirements.
• Review feasibility studies and system sizing analyses to optimize configurations and future augmentation.
• Mentor Engineers of Record and junior engineers to promote engineering excellence.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and AHJs; ensure timely delivery of scope.
• Develop technical specs, drawings, and documentation for procurement activities.
• Oversee testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and synchronization.
• Support business development through proposals and technical consultations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

BESS design

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

SCADA

IEC 61850

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems. You will guide project teams, review feasibility studies, and ensure compliance with codes and contracts, while coordinating with AHJs and fire protection engineers.

The role is fully remote within the United States, with travel as needed to support project execution and client meetings. A PE license is preferred and a strong background in BESS is required.