Senior Energy Storage Engineer – BESS (Remote)

SOLV Energy, LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with vacation and holiday

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to lead the design and optimization of battery energy storage systems for nationwide projects. The role provides technical direction and oversight, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across disciplines.

The position is fully remote, with location details discussed during interview. Candidates should have strong electrical engineering experience in BESS, renewables, and power systems, plus the ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD) and simulation tools.
• Strong working knowledge of codes/standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA)
• Strong understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
• Strong understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of SCADA/Energy Management Protocols (IEC 61850).
• Project management including budgeting, scheduling, risk management.
• EPC engineering workflows and coordination with engineering partners.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• PE license preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Bluebeam with trackers/logs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes guiding project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of battery energy storage systems ensuring compliance.
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and sizing analyses for optimal configurations.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams on BESS design principles.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and AHJs as needed.
• Develop technical specs, drawings, and documentation for procurement.
• Provide oversight during procurement including vendor reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS.
• Oversee system modeling, simulation to optimize performance.
• Support construction with field issue resolution and design clarifications.
• Assist testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and synchronization.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to lead the design and optimization of battery energy storage systems for nationwide projects. The role provides technical direction and oversight, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across disciplines.

The position is fully remote, with location details discussed during interview. Candidates should have strong electrical engineering experience in BESS, renewables, and power systems, plus the ability to mentor