SOLV Energy

EPC and O&M for utility-scale solar

Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 1

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in USA$85k - $106.3k

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent is required.
At least 1–3 years of experience as an electrician testing technician in substations or BESS yards is required.
Ability to travel 75% of the time is required.
Ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate them using proper tools and procedures is required.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills are required.
Organizational skills are required.
Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather, is required.
Ability to work on an on-call basis, which may include weekends or after-hours situations, is required.
A valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to operate a company vehicle are required.
CPR/First Aid training is required.
Knowledge of Job Safety Analysis and Electrical Testing Standard Operating Procedures is required.
Ability to learn the proper and safe operation and selection of testing equipment and use a computer to conduct tests is required, including transformer turns ratio testers, ground rod testers, ground meggers, digital timers, MS-2 motor overload test sets, 5kV/10kV meggers, battery impedance test equipment, Fluke 89 digital multimeters, 1kV meggers, AC/DC/VLF hipot equipment, oil test sets, digital low resistance ohmmeters, transformer low resistance ohmmeters, Omicron CPC100/TD1 primary test systems, circuit breaker time travel analyzers, and comprehensive current transformer test sets.
Ability to perform transformer power factor testing using the Primary Test Manager, including power factor, excitation, short circuit impedance, primary and secondary winding resistance, turns ratio testing, and load tap changer assessment, is required.
Ability to perform time/travel analysis using the Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer, including setting up and executing a new test, saving, printing, and reviewing the test, and creating and saving a test plan, is required.
Ability to perform complete current transformer testing using a computer to control the Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set is required.
Ability to perform transformer testing using a computer to control computer-operated testing equipment is required.
Ability to enter test data into test report software is required.
Ability to learn testing of equipment per NETA standards is required, including control power transformers, potential transformers, single-phase pole-top transformers, dry and oil-filled distribution transformers, unit substation transformers, power transformers, low-voltage molded case circuit breakers with thermal/magnetic trip units, low-voltage air-frame circuit breakers except complex trip units, medium-voltage air-frame and vacuum circuit breakers, high-voltage oil, SF6 gas, and minimum-volume oil circuit breakers, high-voltage circuit switchers, low- and medium-voltage contactors, motors, generators, current transformers, load-type switchgear, ground fault systems, fused and non-fused disconnect switches, and low- and medium-voltage cables.
Ability to work outdoors and tolerate occasional exposure to harsh weather, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, and toxic or caustic chemicals is required.
Ability to frequently stoop, bend, crouch, reach, handle objects, use finger dexterity, sit, stand, walk, and lift 50 pounds or more is required.
Ability to use finger dexterity continuously; see details at close and long range; hear and talk; and possess depth perception is required.
Ability to climb and carry occasionally, work near moving mechanical parts, and work in high, exposed, or difficult-to-access places is required.
Ability to work in high-noise conditions, on or near lifts and other machines, and near medium- and high-voltage equipment is required.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in substation, BESS, and PV facilities.
Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to and enforcing company and industry safety standards.
Understand, follow, and communicate safety regulations and work procedures.
Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports.
Complete jobs with assistance from technicians and trainees.
Assemble, write, and review complete test reports for work performed or supervised.
Handle multiple jobs simultaneously.
Communicate with clients, vendors, and teammates.
Assess other technicians' safety and technical skills.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

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 Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 1 is responsible for the execution of testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair activities in substations, BESS and PV facilities.

This role is remote with heavy travel to varying jobsites required. 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:

Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in the substation, BESS and PV facilities.
Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards
Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees
Assemble, write, and review a complete test report of the work that they performed or supervised
Handle multiple jobs simultaneously
Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates
Ability to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets
Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

Successful completion of applicable solar work safety and technical training program
Adherence to Company policies and procedures
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
Customer/Client satisfaction
Improved personal professional growth and education
Staff development and training
Positive project team attitude

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent
Minimum 1-3 years of experience as an electrician testing technican in substations or BESS yards.
Ability to travel 75% of time
Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures
Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
CPR/First Aid training
Job Safety Analysis
Electrical Testing Standard Operating Procedures

Need to learn the Proper/safe operation and selection of the following equipment, as well as use a computer to do the following tests:

Transformer Turns Ratio Tester
Ground Rod Tester
Ground Megger
Digital Timer
MS-2 Motor Overload Test Set
5kV/10kV Megger
Battery Impedance Test Equipment
Fluke 89 Digital Multimeter
1kV Megger
AC/DC/VLF Hypot
Oil Test Set
Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter
Transformer Low Resistance Ohmmeter
Omicron CPC100/TD1 Primary Test System
Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer
Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set
Perform Transformer Power Factor Test using the Primary Test Manager, this would include power factor, excitation, short circuit impedance, primary and secondary winding resistance, turns ratio testing and load tap changer assessment.
Perform a time/travel analysis using the Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer. This would include the setup of a new test, proper execution of the test, the saving, printing and reviewing of the test. The Technician would need to be able to create and save a test plan.
Perform a complete test of a current transformer using the computer to control the Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set.
Perform transformer testing using the computer to control various pieces of test equipment that can be controlled via computer.
Enter test data into the test report software.

Will need to learn to test the following equipment per NETA standards:

Control Power Transformers
Potential Transformers
Single Phase Pole Top Transformers
Distribution transformers – Dry and Oil-Filled
Unit Substation Transformers
Power Transformers
Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers equipped with Thermal/Magnetic Trip Units.
Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers, except complex trip units.
Medium Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers
High Voltage SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Minimum Volume Oil Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Circuit Switchers
Low and Medium Voltage Contactors
Motors
Generators
Current Transformers
Load Type Switchgear
Ground Fault Systems
Fused and Non-Fused Disconnect Switches
Low and Medium Voltage Cables

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception
Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places
The noise intensity level may be high
Working on or near lifts and other machines
Working near medium and high voltage

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:

$85,000.00 - $106,250.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Please be aware that all official communications from SOLV Energy will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @solvenergy.com. Any emails originating from other domains should not be considered affiliated with or authorized by our organization.

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: J14210

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

About the Company

SOLV Energy

EPC and O&M for utility-scale solar

SOLV Energy provides end-to-end infrastructure services for utility-scale solar, energy storage, and high-voltage substations in North America, offering EPC along with long-term O&M. Its EPC work covers design, procurement, self-performed construction, and commissioning, while O&M includes preventative and corrective maintenance, performance optimization, and 24/7 monitoring from a NERC-compliant Operations Control Center. It differentiates itself through a standalone growth-focused structure after recent corporate combinations and a proven track record of building over 21 GW and managing more than 22 GW of solar and storage assets, with a focus on large projects (200 MWdc+). The goal is to deliver reliable, long-lasting renewable energy infrastructure by providing integrated project execution and ongoing asset optimization at scale.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Founded: 2008

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