Senior Energy Storage Engineer - Remote

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Idaho; Remote; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to design, develop, and optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utility-scale projects. This role provides technical leadership, engineering oversight, and strategic direction to ensure high performance, reliability, and safety across projects.

The position is fully remote with location details discussed during interviews. You will mentor junior engineers, manage cross-functional teams, and collaborate with vendors to

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 applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
• Strong understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC Order 841, IEEE 1547).
• Strong understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of communication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850).
• Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, with ability to maintain trackers, logs, schedules, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical SME for BESS engineering scopes, providing guidance to project teams.
• Lead and manage the design and engineering of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Review feasibility studies, site assessments, and sizing analyses to recommend configurations.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams on BESS design principles.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, validation, commissioning, and energization.
• Oversee system modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with fire protection engineers and AHJs during project delivery.

Skills

BESS design

Electrical engineering

Project management

PSS/PSCAD

NEC/IEEE standards

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to design, develop, and optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utility-scale projects. This role provides technical leadership, engineering oversight, and strategic direction to ensure high performance, reliability, and safety across projects.

The position is fully remote with location details discussed during interviews. You will mentor junior engineers, manage cross-functional teams, and collaborate with vendors to