Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting testing, commissioning, and initial energization activities for utility-scale high-voltage (HV) substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and photovoltaic (PV) facilities. This role requires some travel (approximately 20-30%) and active participation in field operations.

This position serves as the primary technical interface between Project Management, Owners, Utilities, OEMs, and Field Services, ensuring all commissioning and energization activities are executed safely, in compliance with project specifications, utility requirements, and applicable industry standards.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

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

• Attend Owner, Utility, and stakeholder meetings as requested by the Commissioning Manager (PM).
• Develop Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Plans aligned with project specifications, utility interconnection requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop, review, and execute detailed Initial Energization Procedures for HV substations, the BESS facilities and the PV AC Power collection systems.
• Lead and support initial substation energization activities, including readiness verification and field coordination.
• Perform high voltage switching operations as required for initial energization and commissioning activities.
• Perform or coordinate harmonic measurements and power quality assessments during commissioning and post-energization.
• Develop substation operations and training documentation and deliver onsite training to Owner and Operations personnel.
• Provide post-energization technical support, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, and commissioning closeout activities.
• Provide on-call technical support for site events, including system trips and abnormal operating conditions.
• Review EPC contract exhibits and project documentation to define Testing & Commissioning scope of work and division of responsibility (DOR).
• Provide onsite training and mentor junior staff.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 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.
• Strong technical knowledge of protection and control systems, power quality, and harmonic analysis.
• 1-2 years of experience developing commissioning plans, energization procedures, and technical training materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with Owners, Utilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven commitment to safety, demonstrated by an excellent safety record, consistent compliance with company and client safety programs, and adherence to applicable OSHA, NFPA 70E, and utility switching and clearance procedures, including work in energized and high-risk electrical environments.
• Electrical Engineer or 10yrs experience in utility scale substation testing or operations.
• High voltage switching experience
• NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV)
• Experience with harmonic analyzers and power quality monitoring equipment.
• Experience supporting post-energization operations or warranty periods.

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

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.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$115,576 - $141,581

Pay Rate Type: Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

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