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SOLV Energy · Hybrid · San Diego CA Renewable Group

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 EPC Preconstruction Project Engineer will support the preconstruction team, coordinate and manage project deliverables to achieve project profitability and schedule goals. This position is team oriented, fast paced and responsible for the coordination and completion of the assigned projects.

This role is hybrid with regular in office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

​*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned 


 Position Responsibilities and Duties:  

  • Able to perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities  
  • Attend and document project meetings (write minutes)  
  • Set up and maintain electronic filing system  
  • Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs  
  • Assist with defining and creating LNTPs 
  • Assist with ensuring preconstruction activities align with LNTPs,scope, budget, and schedules 
  • Liaison with the Engineering Manager to track changes that impact project schedule and/or budget and provide those changes to the Project Executive 
  • Support Operations and/or Contracts Teams in tracking EPC exhibits 
  • Assist with preparation of CPM schedules  
  • Assist with updating and maintaining master CPM schedule  
  • Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods  
  • Maintain a site-specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meeting, training, etc.  
  • Distribute all documents to project partners and maintain document logs  
  • Review, analyze, and transmit submittals  
  • Prepare and maintain RFI, submittal and procurement logs 
  • Code Accounts Payable Workflows or verify correct codes as assigned  
  • Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports  
  • Maintain PCI log in CMiC system  
  • Set up and maintain a Quality Management system  
  • Prepare billings and expedite payments  
  • Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system  
  • Assist in preparing bid packages, soliciting, and evaluating bids  
  • Assist in writing project procedures  
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned  

 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:  

  • 1-3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent  
  • Construction related internship experience preferred  
  • Field experience a plus  
  • Basic understanding of construction cost accounting   
  • Basic estimating and scheduling skills  
  • Basic computer skills  
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications  
  • Effective organizational skills  
  • Effective written and verbal English language communication skills  
  • Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting  
  • Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

 

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.  


Benefits:

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.


Compensation Range:

$72,000.00 - $90,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary


SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. 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.


In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.


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.


Job Number: J14054

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About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in o

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