Senior Commissioning Engineer-Remote HV Substations & BESS

SOLV Energy; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with vacation, sick andhol

Job summary

SOLV Energy seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and energization activities for utility-scale HV substations, battery storage systems (BESS), and PV facilities. The role involves travel (20–30%) and close collaboration with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services to ensure safe energization and project success.

The position requires extensive experience in commissioning, protection, and switchgear, with a focus on delivering high-quality technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years in testing, commissioning, and energization of HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities.
• 5+ years leading commissioning on complex utility-scale projects.
• 2+ years engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain.
• NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV).
• Experience with protection systems (SEL, GE, ABB) and harmonic analysis.
• Experience supporting post-energization operations or warranty periods.

Responsibilities

• Attend Owner, Utility, and stakeholder meetings as requested by the Commissioning Manager.
• Develop Testing & Commissioning Plans aligned with project specs and interconnection requirements.
• Develop and execute Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, BESS, and PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues.
• Review protection and control philosophies and relay settings for safe energization.
• Lead initial substation energization activities and field coordination.
• Perform HV switching operations as required for energization.
• Review and approve commissioning reports and turnover packages.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power system protection

High voltage switching

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

PE license

NERC/FERC compliance

Protection relays

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection relays (SEL/GE/ABB)

Job description

SOLV Energy seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and energization activities for utility-scale HV substations, battery storage systems (BESS), and PV facilities. The role involves travel (20–30%) and close collaboration with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services to ensure safe energization and project success.

The position requires extensive experience in commissioning, protection, and switchgear, with a focus on delivering high-quality technical