[Hiring] Design Engineer II, Transmission @SOLV Energy

Role Description

The Design Engineer II, Transmission owns the preliminary transmission line design and engineering lifecycle for assigned utility-scale solar, BESS, and related interconnection projects. This role serves as the primary technical owner from BD kickoff through Design-to-Preconstruction handoff, aligning preliminary design, scope, schedule, risk, and technical assumptions before execution begins. This role is fully remote.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Preliminary Transmission Line Design and Technical Ownership:
  • Own the first-pass preliminary transmission line and gen-tie design approach for assigned pursuits and projects.
  • Review client provided documents and related project information to identify requirements, assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
  • Serve as the primary transmission line subject matter expert for assigned projects.
  • Lead development of the 10% transmission line design to support estimating with pricing.
• Estimate and Scope Alignment:
  • Coordinate with estimating and scheduling to ensure alignment of design and commercial assumptions.
  • Review estimates for technical completeness and identify gaps and exclusions.
  • Deliver the owner reviewed preliminary transmission line design to estimating and BD.
• Client and Project Engagement:
  • Participate in routine client meetings to review technical exhibits and clarify requirements.
  • Support contractual exhibit reviews and escalate material commitments.
  • Communicate design decisions and required inputs clearly to stakeholders.
• EOR and Engineering Consultant Coordination:
  • Prepare and issue proposal requests to transmission line EORs and engineering subcontractors.
  • Review received proposals for technical scope and commercial alignment.
  • Align proposals with project scope and submit final information to stakeholders.
• Handoff and Early Execution Readiness:
  • Prepare the transmission line engineering scope and proposal information for handoff to the Preconstruction Engineering team.
  • Support the handoff process by transferring RFIs and unresolved technical items.
• Quality Assurance, Value Engineering, and Documentation:
  • Review and approve preliminary transmission line design deliverables for alignment with standards.
  • Propose cost-effective alternatives for design challenges.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of design iterations and decisions.
  • Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Assign and coordinate work for transmission line designers and engineers.
  • Mentor junior team members and identify training needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, or related engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent certification is a nice-to-have.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in transmission line design or engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in transmission line design software (PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Strong understanding of transmission line design principles and industry standards.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to transmission line design.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and contract language.
• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$84,511 - $105,639

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Company Description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.