Senior Commissioning Engineer - HV Substations & BESS (Remote)

SOLV Energy; Idaho; On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and energization of utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. The role involves travel of about 20–30% and is fully remote; location discussions occur during the interview process.

The position includes supervising Commissioning Engineers, developing energization procedures, reviewing relay settings, and providing technical leadership to ensure safe energization and successful project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license preferred.
• 10+ years in testing, commissioning and energization of HV substations, BESS, PV facilities.
• 5+ years leading commissioning/energization on complex utility-scale projects.
• 5+ years HV switching operations experience.
• 2+ years engineering leadership or supervision.
• Experience reviewing protection coordination studies and relay settings.
• Know-how in OSHA/NFPA 70E safety procedures and utility interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend Owner/Utility meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop Testing & Commissioning Plans aligned with specs and interconnection rules.
• Develop, review and execute Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, BESS, PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues.
• Review relay settings and protection philosophies for readiness.
• Lead HV energization, field coordination, and safety procedures.
• Approve commissioning reports and manage corrective actions and documentation.
• Provide post-energization support, training, and on-call engineering help.
• Mentor Commissioning Engineers and develop team capabilities.
• Contribute to lessons learned and best practices across projects.
• Final review/approval of Testing & Commissioning deliverables before client release.

Skills

High voltage switching

Power system protection

Engineering leadership

Field operations

Root cause analysis

Technical mentoring

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection relays (SEL/GE/ABB)

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and energization of utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. The role involves travel of about 20–30% and is fully remote; location discussions occur during the interview process.

The position includes supervising Commissioning Engineers, developing energization procedures, reviewing relay settings, and providing technical leadership to ensure safe energization and successful project delivery