Senior HV Commissioning Engineer (Remote)

SOLV Energy; Delaware; 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. Travel 20–30% may be required; role serves as senior technical authority and mentor within the Commissioning team.

The role oversees complex energization strategies, ensures compliance with industry standards, and coordinates with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years in testing, commissioning, energization of HV substations, BESS, PV facilities.
• 5+ years leading commissioning/energization on complex utility-scale projects.
• 2+ years engineering leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with Owners, Utilities and stakeholders.
• Develop T&C Plans aligned with specs and interconnection requirements.
• Create and review Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations and BESS/PV systems.
• Serve as engineering authority for complex commissioning issues.
• Review protection philosophies, relay settings, and energization strategies.
• Support switching procedures, LOTO, Permit to Work, and System Under Test programs.
• Lead substation energization activities and field coordination.
• Perform HV switching for energization and commissioning.
• Review and approve commissioning reports and test results.

Skills

Power system protection

Relay testing

Harmonic analysis

Engineering judgment

Safety-focused

Technical mentorship

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL protection systems

GE equipment

ABB protection gear

Schweitzer protection

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. Travel 20–30% may be required; role serves as senior technical authority and mentor within the Commissioning team.

The role oversees complex energization strategies, ensures compliance with industry standards, and coordinates with Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services across projects.