Senior BESS Engineer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan and paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems. This fully remote role focuses on delivering high-performance, safe storage solutions for utility-scale projects nationwide.

The candidate will guide project teams, review studies, and ensure technical excellence across electrical, civil, and SCADA domains, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering focused on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expert in BESS design, integration, and optimization including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, and BMS.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NESC, NFPA and utility standards.
• Proven project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for BESS engineering scopes and guide project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of BESS ensuring contract and AHJ compliance.
• Review feasibility studies and system sizing for optimal BESS configurations.
• Coordinate with engineers across electrical, civil, SCADA, and HV scopes.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development with technical input.

Skills

BESS design

Power systems

PE license

Leadership

SCADA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

BMS software

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior BESS Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for the design, development, implementation, and optimization of BESS projects. This role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and engineering oversight to ensure successful delivery of BESS solutions that meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (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 (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.
• Manage Engineers of Record and third-party engineering partners to ensure scope clarity and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/ AHJ’s.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components to support procurement activities.
• 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, efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, design clarifications, and minor redesigns.
• Provide engineering support for testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams, promoting innovation and engineering excellence.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and technical consultations.
• Represent SOLV Engineering in customer and client meetings.
• Participate in regular team meetings/ calls.
• Travel as required to support project execution.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• 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 (Battery Management Systems), and grid interconnection equipment.
• Expert knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.) and simulation tools.
• Technical subject matter expert 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 managment.
• Knowledge of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, adapt to dynamic project requirements, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$107,421.00 - $143,228.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Job Number: J13970

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.