BESS Engineer II
SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.
Job Description Summary:
The BESS Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of BESS projects. The BESS Engineer II should have a solid understanding of power systems, BESS equipment, and relevant industry standards. This role provides engineering oversight to ensure successful delivery of BESS solutions that meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description:
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
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Reviewthe design and engineering of battery energy storage systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with contracts, utilities, and AHJ requirementswith minimal supervision.
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Serve as a technical contributor across electrical, civil, structural,SCADA,and HV engineering scopes on assigned projects.
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Manage Engineers of Record and third-party engineering partners to ensure scope clarity and timely delivery.
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Coordinate with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/ AHJ’s.
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Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS components to support procurement activities.
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Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor recommendations and drawing reviews.
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Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design,procure, install, and commission BESS systems.
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Oversee system modeling, simulation, and analysis tooptimizeperformance, efficiency, and reliability.
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Provide engineering support during construction, including field issue resolution, design clarifications, and minor redesigns.
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Provide engineering support for testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.
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Stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.
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Support business development through proposals, presentations, and technical consultations.
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Represent SOLV Engineering in customer and client meetings.
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Participatein regular team meetings/ calls.
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Travel asrequiredto support project execution.
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Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineeringor related field.
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2+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
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Knowledge ofdesign, integration, and optimization of battery energy storagesystems;includinglithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS(Battery Management Systems), and grid interconnection equipment.
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Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
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Experience withpower system analysis(PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.)and simulation tools.
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Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards).
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Understanding offire protectionrequirements(UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
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Understanding ofcommunication protocols used in SCADA and Energy Management Systems (IEC 61850).
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Project management experienceincludingbudgeting,scheduling, and riskmanagement.
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Clear understanding of EPC engineering workflows, including design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners
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Experience supporting solar, BESS, power, or civil/site projects, including exposure to pre-construction and execution phases
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Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skillswith the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and resources.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to dynamic project requirements, and delive