BESS Engineer I (Remote)

Job Description

The BESS Engineer I supports the design, development, and implementation of BESS projects. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, coordinating with engineering partners, and providing technical oversight during procurement and construction phases.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Review the design and engineering of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements under supervision.
• Serve as a technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes across multiple projects.
• Cook up with Engineers of Record and third-party engineering partners to ensure scope clarity and timely delivery.
• Cook up with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/ AHJ’s.
• Support procurement with technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews under supervision.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
• Participate in system modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, design clarifications, and minor redesigns.
• Provide engineering support for testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and technical consultations.
• Represent SOLV Engineering in customer and client meetings.
• Participate in regular team meetings/ calls.
• Travel as required to support project execution.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Knowledge of design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS (Battery Management Systems), and grid interconnection equipment.
• Familiarity with BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
• Understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of communication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850).
• Working knowledge of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners.
• Experience supporting solar, BESS, power, or civil/site projects, including exposure to pre-construction and execution phases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, adapt to dynamic project requirements, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, with ability to maintain trackers, logs, schedules, and reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Pay Range

$79,538.00 - $99,422.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Job Number

J13227