Assistant Commissioning Project Manager, PV - West Region

This position is Assistant Commissioning Project Manager, PV - West Region with SOLV Energy in Lost Hills, CA. The role supports the planning, execution, and oversight of testing and commissioning activities for high-voltage, battery energy storage systems, and photovoltaic projects. The position is based full-time on the jobsite in California and requires travel, including extended out-of-town stays as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project commissioning team and provide guidance and training on task execution.
• Report daily to the Commissioning Manager on the status of assigned projects.
• Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements and assist with development of project milestone lists, commissioning plans, and procedures.
• Communicate with OEM suppliers on equipment-specific testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and quality assurance teams on commissioning alignment.
• Assist with development and weekly updates of integrated P6 testing and commissioning schedules.
• Assist with development of the project commissioning resource plan.
• Review initial energization procedures and assist with switching activities as requested.
• Perform switching activities of MVAC collection circuits and aux power circuits during hot commissioning.
• Develop switching plans and LOTO procedures as required.
• Identify technical issues during commissioning or initial operation and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development of standards and processes to improve business operations.
• Manage all pre-commissioning, cold, warm, and hot commissioning tests including synchronization, functional testing, utility capability testing, and project acceptance testing for BESS, HV, and PV systems.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed daily commissioning reports covering test results, issues, and corrective actions.
• Monitor project timelines and resources to support successful delivery.
• Incorporate feedback and lessons learned to improve commissioning processes.
• Prepare and maintain lessons learned and equipment warranty tracking logs.
• Establish and manage safety tagging, lockout, red rope, and work permit programs to ensure site compliance from cold commissioning through substantial completion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in testing and commissioning on utility scale electrical systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning for utility scale solar, battery storage, and high voltage substations.
• Experience with HV and MV switching operations and equipment grounding.
• Experience with management and application of site lock-out/tag-out safety program procedures.
• Knowledge of substation protection and control systems.
• Knowledge of fiber installation and test requirements.
• Understanding of SCADA system testing and commissioning requirements.
• Knowledge of DC systems architecture and testing requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA/NEC, IEEE/IES/API, NETA, and IEEE standards related to utility scale solar generation including transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar component testing.
• Understanding of commercial performance of power plants.
• Working knowledge of NERC compliance standards along with ISO and TSO testing and operational requirements.
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA control systems for utility scale generation.
• Knowledge of microprocessor protective relay testing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing project teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environments, and variable site conditions.
• Frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Constant finger dexterity, ability to see details at close range and distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception.
• Occasional climbing, carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, and work in high, exposed, or difficult-to-access places.
• High noise intensity level possible.
• Work on or near lifts and other machines and near medium and high voltage.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Compensation range of $95,272.00 - $119,089.00 salary.