HV Engineering Manager (Solar & BESS)

Company Overview

BrightNight is a high-growth renewable power developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a 30-gigawatt portfolio spanning 20 U.S. states. The company develops innovative, dispatchable, and hybrid energy solutions that deliver reliable, cost-efficient renewable power to utilities, data centers, and other high-demand customers across fast-growing energy markets. Supported by strong financial partners, including Goldman Sachs, experienced industry leadership, and proprietary capabilities such as PowerAlpha®, BrightNight is scaling rapidly while differentiating itself through an AI-enabled, automation-driven approach to project development and operations. For candidates, BrightNight offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with experienced industry leaders, and grow alongside a company with real momentum and ambitious plans for the future. We're building a company where intelligence is built in, not bolted on. It is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where smart, curious people can make an outsized impact, grow quickly, and help shape the future of reliable clean energy

Position Summary

We are seeking an HV Engineering Manager to support and execute HV design activities for utility-scale solar and hybrid (PV + BESS) projects in the United States. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, code-compliant, and technically robust HV engineering designs while working under the guidance of a Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on design experience, understands US grid requirements, and can independently handle assigned HV engineering packages.

Key Responsibilities

HV Design & Engineering Execution

• Develop and review high-voltage system designs for solar and hybrid projects.
• Prepare and update key deliverables including:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Substation layouts
• Protection & control schematics
• Bus Bar/Conductor Sizing, Short circuit force, Sag & tension, DSLP & Earthing Calculation
• Instrument Transformers Sizing; Battery & charger sizing calculation
• Support collector system and POI interconnection design.
• Vendor drawings review & approval for major substation equipment such as MPT, HV & MV breakers, Disconnector switches, CT/VT, Post insulators etc.

Engineering Studies & Technical Analysis

• Perform and interpret power system studies such as:
• Load flow analysis
• Short-circuit calculations
• Protection coordination
• Grounding & lightning analysis
• Insulation Coordination & TOV studies
• Incorporate study results into detailed HV design packages

Codes, Standards & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with applicable US codes and standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, utility requirements).
• Assist in responding to utility and EPC/EOR design comments.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate with DC engineering, civil, SCADA, and project teams to ensure design integration.
• Participate in technical meetings with utilities, EPC/EORs and vendors.
• Review vendor submittals and provide technical comments in coordination with the Lead Engineer.

Construction & Execution Support

• Provide engineering clarifications during construction.
• Respond to RFIs and assist in resolving site technical issues.
• Support commissioning documentation and as-built updates.

Qualifications

• BTech in Electrical Engineering.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 5–8 years of experience in high voltage electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in HV design for utility-scale solar, hybrid, or any other form of power generation projects.
• Strong understanding of:
• Substation design concepts (AIS/GIS)
• Protection and control fundamentals
• Grid interconnection principles
• Experience with US-based projects will be added advantage.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSS®E or similar software.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage assigned engineering packages.
• Clear communication skills for internal and external coordination.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.
• Ability to work within project schedules and support multi-disciplinary teams.