Application Guide

How to Apply for Electrical Design Engineer (Remote)

at SOLV Energy

🏢 About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leader in utility-scale solar development across North America, focusing exclusively on large-scale projects that significantly impact clean energy adoption. Their specialization in utility-scale solar means you'd be working on massive, impactful projects rather than smaller residential installations, offering unique technical challenges and career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding sector.

About This Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer at SOLV Energy, you'll assist senior engineers in designing electrical systems for utility-scale solar projects, creating critical documentation like single-line diagrams and cable schedules. This role directly contributes to building North America's solar infrastructure, making it impactful for both your engineering career and the clean energy transition.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with senior engineers on AutoCAD Electrical designs for ongoing utility-scale projects, performing string sizing calculations using PVsyst, and researching electrical components that meet project specifications. You'll likely participate in design reviews and contribute to documentation packages that support the construction of multi-megawatt solar installations across North America.

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🎯 Who SOLV Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 2-3 years of hands-on experience specifically with utility-scale solar projects, not just general electrical engineering
  • Holds an Electrical Engineering degree and is either EIT certified or actively pursuing certification
  • Demonstrates practical proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (required) and ideally has experience with PVsyst, SAM Models, or ETAP for solar-specific design work
  • Can show examples of contributing to electrical system layouts, string sizing calculations, or conduit schedules for commercial or utility solar installations

📝 Tips for Applying to SOLV Energy

1

Quantify your utility-scale solar experience: Instead of 'worked on solar projects,' specify 'designed electrical systems for 3 utility-scale solar projects totaling 150MW'

2

Create a portfolio section showcasing AutoCAD Electrical drawings you've created for solar projects, even if redacted for confidentiality

3

Mention specific SOLV Energy projects you admire in your cover letter - research their portfolio of utility-scale installations across North America

4

If you have experience with their preferred tools (PVsyst, SAM Models, ETAP), highlight specific projects where you used them and the outcomes achieved

5

Address the 'utility-scale' preference directly - if your experience is in commercial solar, explain how those skills transfer to larger projects

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with utility-scale solar electrical design and how it prepares you for SOLV Energy's large-project focus", 'Examples of using AutoCAD Electrical for solar project deliverables like single-line diagrams or conduit schedules', 'Your understanding of the unique challenges in utility-scale solar versus residential/commercial installations', "Why you're drawn to SOLV Energy's exclusive focus on utility-scale projects and their impact on North American clean energy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → SOLV Energy's project portfolio - study specific utility-scale installations they've completed across different North American regions
  • → Their partnerships and clients in the utility-scale solar sector to understand their business relationships
  • → Recent industry challenges for utility-scale solar (interconnection queues, supply chain issues) to demonstrate market awareness
  • → Their company values around 'cleaner power and brighter futures' and how they manifest in project execution

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for creating a single-line diagram for a 50MW utility-scale solar project
2 How have you used PVsyst or SAM Models to optimize string sizing in past solar projects?
3 Describe a time you had to research and select electrical components that met both specifications and code requirements
4 What experience do you have collaborating with senior engineers on utility-scale solar design deliverables?
5 How do you stay current with NEC and other electrical codes as they apply to utility-scale solar installations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only residential solar experience without addressing how your skills scale to utility projects
  • Listing AutoCAD generically without specifying AutoCAD Electrical experience
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the difference between utility-scale and commercial solar project requirements
  • Not having any examples of electrical calculations or design deliverables specific to solar applications

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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