Senior Commissioning Engineer - Remote HV, BESS & PV

SOLV Energy; Oregon (WI); 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 for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. The role requires travel ~20–30% and active field participation.

The engineer acts as senior technical authority, mentoring Commissioning Engineers, and ensuring compliance with project specs, utility requirements, and industry standards. This role is fully remote; location details are discussed in interview.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years in testing, commissioning, energization of HV substations/BESS/PV facilities.
• Minimum 5 years leading or acting as primary technical engineer for commissioning on complex projects.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering leadership or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, commissioning, and energization of HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities.
• Develop T&C plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
• Review switching procedures, LOTO, and safety programs.
• Provide engineering leadership and mentoring to Commissioning Engineers.
• Review and approve commissioning reports and acceptance criteria; identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Power system protection

High voltage switching

Engineering leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL protection relays

GE protection systems

NETA Certification

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and energization for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. The role requires travel ~20–30% and active field participation.

The engineer acts as senior technical authority, mentoring Commissioning Engineers, and ensuring compliance with project specs, utility requirements, and industry standards. This role is fully remote; location details are discussed in interview.