Senior High Voltage Engineer

Sol Systems is seeking a Senior High Voltage (HV) Engineer who will provide technical guidance during origination, interconnection, project development, pre-construction, financial closing, construction, and commissioning for high voltage facilities (substations, transmission lines, and interconnection switchyards) that are part of PV and BESS plants. The Sr. HV Engineer will lead the late-stage interconnection process for utility scale PV and BESS projects from the facilities study phase to GIA negotiations, including leading negotiations with the transmission owner, and will lead long-term construction coordination during development and pre-construction.

They will also guide internal stakeholders, consultants, and EPC’s towards the design and construction of the high voltage facilities. Lastly, the Sr HV Engineer will support the procurement teams with technical guidance towards the specification and purchase of GSU’s and HV Breakers. Sol Systems designs and delivers comprehensive procurement and investment solutions for businesses, municipalities, and institutional investors to achieve sustainability goals and community impact.

Sol Systems was founded in 2008 and has grown into a national leading integrated platform that includes infrastructure assets, commodity and financial services, customer service and asset management. Sol has over a gigawatt of solar projects with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base.

Key Responsibilities

: Review interconnection study results and apply knowledge of RTO and TO interconnection standards to strategize how to develop a utility scale PV and BESS project Manage interconnection from the Facilities Study stage through GIA negotiation and thereafter including direct interface with the transmission owner during design and construction of interconnection facilities. Manage GIA schedule and scope amendments through strategic negotiations with the RTO/ISO and TO Conduct material modification requests to modify equipment listed in the GIA Estimate interconnection upgrade scope, cost and schedule. Advise on self-build cost saving potential.

Requirements

from the GIA, RTO/ISO, and TO standards, and facilitate design coordination with the RTO/ISO and TO Procurement support for HV equipment such as GSU and HV breakers through the development of specification documents and review and approval of shop drawings by the vendors Travel up to 10% may be required for site visits during development, and construction. Most projects are located in the Midwest. S.

Engineering required 3+ years of any combination of substation design experience, transmission design, or protection and control design experience required Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among transmission owners, consultants, EPC’s, and internal stakeholders Working knowledge of HV electrical principles, including HV MV equipment specification, protection system coordination and relaying principles required Able to read and interpret general arrangement, one-line, control schematics and other drawings for HV design and equipment.