Design Engineer I, BESS

Summary

SOLV Energy provides infrastructure services for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects. The Design Engineer I, BESS creates preliminary battery energy storage system designs, reviews designs and bid drawings, performs basic electrical engineering calculations, and collaborates with business development, estimating, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary BESS layouts and single line diagrams using templates
• Perform review of bid drawings to internal standards and document differences
• Review RFPs and evaluate against our standard designs. Documents and communicate unique specifications to necessary parties
• Works with Business Development and Estimating to ensure an appropriate response is made to an RFP
• Performs basic electrical engineering calculations to support design
• Create and modify electrical engineering drawings using AutoCAD
• Research and stay current on all applicable electrical codes/standards, including NEC and NFPA 855
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and specifications
• Maintenance of accurate project documentation, including design revision/iteration history

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or on track to obtain it
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including wire sizing, current calculations
• Basic knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Commitment to safety
• Strong sense of urgency
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or on track to obtain it
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including wire sizing, current calculations
• Basic knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Commitment to safety
• Strong sense of urgency
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

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.
• Employees are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.