Senior Battery Storage Systems Engineer (BESS) – Remote

SOLV Energy, Inc.

Colorado

Remote

USD 107,000 - 143,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems across projects. You will provide technical direction, oversee engineering teams, and ensure safety and reliability.

This fully remote role requires deep expertise in BESS components, grid interconnection, and regulatory standards. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with partners, and support procurement, testing, and commissioning to deliver high-performance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
5+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
Expertise in design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS, and grid interconnection equipment.
Expert knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD) and simulation tools.
Technical SME of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
Extensive experience with grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
Strong understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
Thorough knowledge of communication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850).
Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
Knowledge of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, adapt to dynamic project requirements, and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical SME for BESS engineering scopes, providing guidance and technical direction to project teams.
Lead and manage the design and engineering of battery energy storage systems, ensuring compliance with contracts and utility/AHJ requirements.
Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and sizing analyses to recommend optimal BESS configurations.
Serve as a senior technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes.
Manage Engineers of Record and third-party engineering partners for scope clarity and timely delivery.
Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/AHJ’s.
Develop and review technical specs, drawings, and documentation for BESS components to support procurement.
Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews.
Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
Oversee system modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution and design clarifications.
Support testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
Mentor junior engineers and project teams to promote innovation and excellence.
Stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support business development through proposals and technical consultations.
Represent SOLV Engineering in customer meetings and participate in regular team meetings.
Travel as required to support project execution.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.