Design Engineer I, BESS

SOLV Energy•San Diego, NV

10d•$67,518 - $84,398•Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Engineer I, BESS is responsible for creating preliminary BESS designs and for reviewing BESS designs created by others. This role can be hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ, Bend, OR or 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.

Requirements

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.

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.