BESS Engineer II (Remote)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Review the design and engineering of battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirements with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and HV engineering scopes on assigned projects.
• Manage 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.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components to support procurement activities.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
• Oversee 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.
• 2+ 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.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Experience with power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.) and simulation tools.
• 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).
• Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Clear understanding 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, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources.
• Able to manage multiple projects, 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.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Benefits

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

Pay Range

$90,000.00 - $112,506.00

Schedule

Full-time, remote position.

Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

Clear understanding of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners.

Company Information

SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.