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Overview 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 High Voltage (HV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Photovoltaic (PV) projects. You will work closely with the Commissioning Manager and technical subject matter 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 project level commissioning teams and coordinates with cross functional stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from commissioning through project closeout. This position plays a key role in delivering high quality, reliable, and fully operable renewable energy assets.

This role is remote with heavy travel to jobsites and on site presence throughout the testing and commissioning process required. Position Responsibilities and Duties Manage the project commissioning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks.

Report daily to the Commissioning Manager, the status of each project assigned.

Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to commissioning and assist with the development of a project milestone and deliverables list, project specific commissioning plan, and commissioning procedures.

Communicate with the OEM suppliers regarding equipment specific testing and commissioning activities.

Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment in all commissioning activities.

Assist with the development of integrated P6 testing and commissioning schedules. Ensure that the integrated testing and commissioning schedule is updated weekly.

Assist with the development of the commissioning resource plan for the project.

Review initial energization procedures and assist Commissioning Engineer with switching activities as requested. Perform subsequent switching activities of the MVAC collection circuits and Aux Power circuits as required during facility Hot Commissioning. Identify, analyze, and recommend corrective actions to resolve technical issues identified during commissioning or initial operation.

Manage all pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot commissioning tests, including synchronization, functional testing, utility capability testing, and project acceptance testing for all BESS, HV or PV plant systems.

Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Prepare detailed daily commissioning reports, review test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.

Monitor project timelines and resources to ensure successful project delivery.

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

Prepare and maintain Lessons Learned and equipment warranty tracking logs.

Safety Tagging, Lockout, Red Rope, and Work Permit Programs ensuring site compliance with all provisions upon the start of cold commissioning activities throughout project Substantial Completion.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge and commissioning of Utility scale solar, battery storage, and high voltage substations.

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

Knowledge and experience with the management and application of site lock-out / tag-out (LOTO) safety program procedures.

Knowledge of Fiber installation and test requirements.

SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning requirements.

DC systems architecture and testing requirements.

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

Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specific component testing.

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.

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.

Responsible for consistently reinforcing safe work practices and addressing at‑risk behaviors promptly and effectively.

Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.

Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements A minimum of 3 years of experience in testing and commissioning on utility scale electrical systems.

Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.

Proven experience managing project teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

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

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.

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

This position requires being on site throughout the testing and commissioning process. Travel is expected, including extended out‑of‑town stays as project needs dictate.

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.

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.

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. 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.

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.

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

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