Design Engineer II, High Voltage

SOLV Energy

. Own the preliminary substation design approach for assigned pursuits and projects .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,853 - $113,566 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical substation design, including proficiency in design software and a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. Capable of leading design projects, mentoring team members, and effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Electrical Substation EngineeringElectrical Design Software ProficiencySubstation Design PrinciplesProfessional Engineer (PE) LicensureProject Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignSubstation DesignSingle-Line DiagramsGeneral Arrangement DrawingsEquipment SizingTechnical Document ReviewProposal PreparationCost EstimationRisk AssessmentRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADETAPEngineering Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

IEEE StandardsNECNESCUtility Interconnection RequirementsBuilding CodesElectrical Engineering RegulationsSolar Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the preliminary substation design approach for assigned pursuits and projects
Review project documents and technical requirements to define design basis, assumptions, equipment requirements, layouts, quantities, risks, and open items
Serve as the primary substation design subject matter expert and coordinate technical inputs from consultants, procurement, estimating, scheduling, NERC support, revenue metering, security, and specialty subcontractors
Lead development of the 10% substation design, including single-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, equipment sizing, and refinements
Coordinate with estimating and scheduling to align preliminary design, quantities, scope narrative, schedule, and commercial assumptions
Review estimates for technical completeness and identify gaps, exclusions, owner-furnished equipment, allowances, contingencies, and scope items requiring clarification or escalation
Deliver owner-reviewed preliminary substation designs to estimating and business development according to the project stage-gate schedule
Participate in client meetings to review technical exhibits, explain design assumptions, identify risks, and clarify requirements
Support contractual exhibit reviews, markups, and technical responses for LNTP
Prepare and issue proposal requests to EORs and engineering subcontractors
Review proposals for technical scope, deliverables, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial alignment
Prepare engineering scope, proposal information, schedule inputs, coordination details, assumptions, risks, and open items for handoff to Preconstruction Engineering
Support handoff to the HV engineering team by transferring RFIs, client comments, design risks, procurement constraints, required decisions, and unresolved technical items
Review and approve preliminary substation design deliverables for compliance with project and industry requirements
Propose cost-effective, reliable, and constructible alternatives and resolve design challenges
Maintain documentation of design iterations, technical decisions, client comments, proposal revisions, assumptions, and handoff materials
Use checklists and standards to identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements
Assign and coordinate work for substation designers, engineers, interns, and technical support staff
Review work for quality, completeness, and schedule compliance
Mentor junior team members and identify training or development needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in electrical substation engineering
Demonstrated proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar)
Strong understanding of substation design principles, protection schemes, and industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc.)
Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to electrical engineering and solar development
Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and contract language
In-depth knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices
Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results under tight deadlines
Ability to travel up to 10 %
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent certification is a nice-to-have, not a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

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