Director of BESS Augmentation

SOLV Energy

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for BESS augmentation programs, Superintendents, and technical teams .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $159,613 - $212,286 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in BESS governance, electrical construction, and commissioning, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational performance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and develop strategic partnerships with clients and stakeholders.

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BESS Augmentation LeadershipElectrical Construction ManagementBudgeting And ForecastingSafety Planning And ComplianceTeam Development And Training

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Hard Skills

BESS GovernanceEstimatingBudgetingForecastingSchedulingProcurementCommissioningBattery Systems KnowledgeElectrical Drawings InterpretationRisk Management

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareBESS EquipmentElectrical SystemsHVAC SystemsFire Detection Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale BESSPower GenerationElectrical ConstructionOperations And MaintenanceField Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for BESS augmentation programs, Superintendents, and technical teams
Set portfolio priorities, staffing plans, governance, performance expectations, and augmentation strategies
Direct safe field execution, outage and resource planning, subcontractor coordination, quality, schedule, testing, commissioning, and turnover
Partner with project managers on budgets, procurement, contracts, schedules, forecasts, risks, change control, and closeout
Review portfolio safety, quality, schedule, cost, margin, technical risk, commissioning readiness, customer commitments, and corrective actions
Develop leaders and technical personnel through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management
Coordinate with internal teams, OEMs, integrators, utilities, contractors, and clients to align execution and resolve escalated issues
Standardize project controls, reporting, installation and commissioning practices, and lessons learned
Lead BESS safety planning and compliance, including electrical safe work, lockout/tagout, energized work, emergency response, environmental requirements, and OEM procedures
Support estimating, scope development, procurement, and vendor quotations for BESS equipment and related upgrades
Oversee installation and integration of BESS electrical, mechanical, controls, communications, thermal-management, and fire-protection systems
Support operating sites with augmentation planning, capacity restoration, compatibility assessments, troubleshooting, and execution
Lead resolution of battery, OEM, firmware, controls, and balance-of-system issues
Review forecasts, profit and loss, estimating accuracy, contingency, and margin-improvement actions
Maintain lifecycle oversight from opportunity qualification and feasibility through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, turnover, and closeout
Develop BESS augmentation, optimization, reliability, and lifecycle-service opportunities
Train regional teams and improve safety, constructability, repeatability, schedule, cost, quality, and operational performance
Travel at least 30% to support projects, sites, clients, and team development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent BESS leadership experience may be considered
Progressive leadership experience in utility-scale BESS, power generation, electrical construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, or a related technical-services environment
Experience leading managers, Superintendents, field teams, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent BESS augmentation projects
Advanced knowledge of BESS governance, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, contracts, outage planning, risk, change control, commissioning, and financial performance
Strong commercial judgment and experience partnering with clients, owners, Estimating, and project management
Advanced knowledge of battery systems, power conversion, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, communications, HVAC, and fire detection and suppression
Ability to interpret BESS electrical, controls, communications, mechanical, fire-protection, and site-integration drawings and specifications
Understanding of BESS scope, interfaces, acceptance criteria, warranties, turnover obligations, safety hazards, and emergency response
Ability to develop accountable teams, resolve escalated issues, train technical personnel, prioritize resources, and drive continuous improvement
Advanced written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to conduct leadership visits at remote project locations and work safely in varying weather and field conditions
Availability for occasional after-hours or weekend critical-incident support
Ability to support accurate estimates and proposals and manage OEM, supplier, contractor, testing, and commissioning interfaces
Advanced computer, organizational, and written and verbal English communication skills
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate a company vehicle
Ability to work independently and safely in field conditions and remain current on required safety, technical, OEM, commissioning, and emergency-response training
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Vacation, sick and holiday pay
Fully remote work arrangement