Senior HV Substation & BESS Commissioning Engineer

SOLV Energy; Mississippi; On-site; USD 115,576 - 141,581; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Commissioning Engineer responsible for leading testing, commissioning, and initial energization for utility-scale high-voltage substations, battery energy storage systems, and PV facilities. This role involves some travel and serves as the technical interface with Project Management and Utilities.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a strong safety record, and substantial experience in high voltage operations. Benefits include medical insurance and 401(k) participation.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in testing and commissioning of HV substations, BESS, and utility-scale PV facilities.
• 3–4 years’ experience performing and directing high voltage switching operations.
• Experience developing commissioning plans and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning activities for utility-scale HV substations.
• Develop T&C Plans and Initial Energization Procedures.
• Provide onsite training and mentor junior staff.

Skills

High voltage switching operations

Technical knowledge of protection and control systems

Communication skills

Harmonic analysis experience

Commitment to safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV)

Tools

Power quality monitoring equipment

Harmonic analyzers

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Commissioning Engineer responsible for leading testing, commissioning, and initial energization for utility-scale high-voltage substations, battery energy storage systems, and PV facilities. This role involves some travel and serves as the technical interface with Project Management and Utilities.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a strong safety record, and substantial experience in high voltage operations. Benefits include medical insurance and 401(k) participation.