Senior BESS Engineer - Systems Design & Optimization (Remote)

SOLV Energy; Idaho; On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a BESS Engineer III to lead design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems. This fully remote role provides strategic technical direction and engineering oversight for delivering high-performance, safe BESS solutions.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years in BESS, renewables, or power systems, and strong knowledge of grid interconnection standards. PE preferred; nationwide collaboration and travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with BESS/renewables.
• PE license preferred and knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes, guiding project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of battery energy storage systems per contracts and AHJ requirements.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and system sizing for BESS configurations.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for procurement.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
• Travel as required to support project execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

BESS design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a BESS Engineer III to lead design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems. This fully remote role provides strategic technical direction and engineering oversight for delivering high-performance, safe BESS solutions.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years in BESS, renewables, or power systems, and strong knowledge of grid interconnection standards. PE preferred; nationwide collaboration and travel expected.