Senior BESS Engineer (Remote) — Grid Storage Expert

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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. The BESS Engineer III role focuses on design, development, implementation, and optimization of BESS projects with technical leadership and project oversight.

This fully remote position requires coordination with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Experience in design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems (lithium-ion, BMS, inverters, grid interconnection).
• Familiarity with BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD) and related tools.
• Knowledge of codes/standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, NFPA, utility standards).
• PE license is a plus, strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes and provide guidance to project teams.
• Lead the design and engineering of battery energy storage systems ensuring contract and AHJ compliance.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and system sizing analyses for optimal configurations.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering scopes and third-party partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement and drawings reviews.
• Support testing, commissioning, and initial energization of BESS projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and stay current with industry standards and regulations.
• Travel as required to support project execution and customer meetings.

Skills

BESS design

Power systems

Grid interconnection

Leadership/mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

PSS/E

PSCAD

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. The BESS Engineer III role focuses on design, development, implementation, and optimization of BESS projects with technical leadership and project oversight.

This fully remote position requires coordination with internal teams, vendors, and customers.