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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.

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Commissioning Manager supports the planning, execution, and oversight of testing and commissioning activities for SOLV Energy's HighVoltage (HV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Photovoltaic (PV) projects. In this role, you will work closely with the Commissioning Manager and technical subjectmatter experts to ensure all systems and components are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices. The Assistant Commissioning Manager helps manage projectlevel commissioning teams and coordinates with crossfunctional stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from commissioning through project closeout. This position plays a key role in delivering highquality, reliable, and fully operable renewable energy assets.
This role is hybrid, with onsite presence required at job sites and partial remote work. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Managetheprojectcommissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks.

• Report daily to the CommissioningManager,the status of eachprojectassigned.

• Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning andassistwiththedevelopment ofa project milestone and deliverables list,project specific commissioning plan,andcommissioningprocedures.

• Communicate with the OEM suppliersregardingequipment specific testing and commissioning activities.

• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure alignmentinallcommissioning activities.

• Assistwiththedevelopment ofintegratedP6testing and commissioning schedules.Ensure that the integrated testing and commissioning schedule is updated weekly

• Assistwith thedevelopment of thecommissioning resource planfor the project.

• Review initial energization procedures andassistCommissioningEngineer with switching activities as requested. Performsubsequentswitching activities of the MVAC collection circuits and Aux Power circuits asrequiredduring facility Hot Commissioning. Develop switching plans and LOTO asrequired.

• Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to resolve technical issuesidentifiedduring commissioning or initial operation.

• Support thedevelopment of standards and processes to improvebusiness.

• Manage allpre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hotcommissioning tests,includingsynchronization,functional testing,utilitycapability testing,andprojectacceptancetestingfor all BESS, HV orPVplant systems.

• Ensure all commissioning activitiescomply withindustry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

• Prepare detaileddailycommissioning reports,reviewtest results, issuesencountered, and corrective actions taken.

• Monitor projecttimelinesand resources to ensure successful project delivery.

• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.

• PrepareandmaintainLessons Learned andequipment warranty tracking logs.

• Establish and manage:SafetyTagging, Lockout, Red Rope, andWork Permit Programsensuringsitecompliance withallprovisionsupon the start of cold commissioning activities throughout project Substantial Completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge andcommissioning ofUtilityscale solar, battery storage, and high voltagesubstations.

• Knowledge and experience with HV and MV switching operations, and equipment grounding.

• Knowledge and experience withthemanagementand application of sitelock-out / tag-out (LOTO) safety program procedures.

• Knowledge andexperience withsubstation protection and control (P&C) systems.

• Knowledge ofFiberinstallation andtestrequirements.

• SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioningrequirements.

• DC systems architecture and testingrequirements.

• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.

• NETA and IEEEstandardsrelated to utility scale solar generation,i.e.Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specificcomponenttesting.

• Understands the commercial performance of power plants.

• A working knowledge of NERC compliance standards along with ISO and TSO testing and operational requirements is highly beneficial.

• Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.

• Knowledge of microprocessor protective relay testing is a plus.

• Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive.

Safety

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

• Leads byexampleshow that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.

• Responsible for consistently reinforcing safe work practices and addressingatriskbehaviors promptly and effectively.

• Adheres to and ensures all site team membersunderstandstandard operating procedures.

• Leads and supports the site team in technical,qualityand safety,utilizingsystem in place.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of3years of experience intesting andcommissioningon utility scale electrical systems.

• Strong knowledge ofelectrical power systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.

• Proven experience managing project teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment,and variable site conditions.

• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or morelbs.

• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, andpossessdepthperception.

• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to accessplaces.

• The noise intensity level may be high.

• Working on or near lifts and other machines.

• Working near medium and high voltage.

• This position requires being on site throughout the testing and commissioning process. Travel is expected, including extendedoutoftownstays as project needs dictate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$92,091.00 - $115,114.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13205

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.