Senior Commissioning Engineer

SOLV Energy

Senior Commissioning Engineer leading testing and energization for SOLV Energy’s utility-scale solar, battery storage, and HV substation projects. Providing technical authority, field support, and engineering team leadership.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • California, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,324 - $159,156 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing, commissioning, and initial energization of utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities, with strong leadership in technical investigations and mentoring of engineering staff. Proficient in developing commissioning plans, performing high-voltage switching operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

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Testing & Commissioning ExpertiseHigh-Voltage Switching OperationsPower System ProtectionEngineering LeadershipTechnical Documentation Review

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Hard Skills

Testing & Commissioning PlansHigh-Voltage SwitchingPower Quality AssessmentHarmonic AnalysisRelay TestingElectrical System AnalysisTechnical Work InstructionsRoot Cause AnalysisUtility Interconnection RequirementsSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringSupervisory ExperienceProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Harmonic AnalyzersPower Quality Monitoring EquipmentSEL Protection SystemsGE Protection SystemsABB Protection SystemsSchweitzer Protection Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseNETA Certification Level IINETA Certification Level IIINETA Certification Level IV

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale ProjectsEnergization ProceduresLOTOPermit to WorkNERC ComplianceFERC ComplianceOSHA StandardsNFPA 70ECommissioning ReportsProtection Coordination Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support testing, commissioning, and initial energization activities for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities
Serve as senior technical authority and primary engineering interface among commissioning, project management, engineering, owners, utilities, OEMs, and field services
Develop Testing & Commissioning plans and detailed initial energization procedures
Review protection and control philosophies, relay settings, commissioning strategies, switching procedures, LOTO, Permit to Work, Red Rope, and SUT programs
Lead and support initial substation energization, including readiness verification, field coordination, and high-voltage switching operations
Review and approve commissioning and acceptance test reports; identify non-conformances and provide final engineering sign-off
Perform or coordinate harmonic measurements and power quality assessments
Develop substation operations and training documentation and deliver onsite training
Provide post-energization technical support, troubleshooting, monitoring, closeout, and on-call site-event support
Lead equipment failure and post-trip investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and RCA reporting
Track corrective actions through closure and verify effectiveness through functional testing and return-to-service sign-off
Contribute lessons learned to procedures, design standards, and O&M documentation
Serve as final technical reviewer and approver for commissioning deliverables and turnover packages
Review EPC contract exhibits to define Testing & Commissioning scope and division of responsibility
Provide technical leadership, supervision, mentoring, coaching, evaluations, development goals, and workload coordination for Commissioning Engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in testing, commissioning, and initial energization of utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and/or PV facilities
Minimum 5 years leading or serving as primary technical engineer for commissioning and energization on complex utility-scale projects
Minimum 5 years performing and directing high-voltage switching operations and supporting energized electrical systems
Minimum 2 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
Expertise in power system protection, control systems, relay testing, electrical system analysis, power quality, harmonic analysis, and utility interconnection requirements
Ability to independently resolve complex technical issues through engineering analysis and judgment
Experience developing commissioning plans, initial energization procedures, switching procedures, and technical work instructions
Experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables, commissioning reports, and technical documentation
Experience leading technical investigations and root cause analyses for complex electrical system failures
Experience mentoring, supervising, or providing technical leadership to engineering staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with Owners, Utilities, and internal stakeholders
Excellent safety record and compliance with company/client safety programs, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and utility switching and clearance procedures
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
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
Experience reviewing protection coordination studies and relay settings
Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, Schweitzer, or comparable protection systems
Experience with utility interconnection and NERC/FERC compliance requirements
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay