Construction Engineer I

SOLV Energy•Remote - CA, NV

7d•$70,307 - $87,884•Remote

About The Position

The Construction Engineer I supports four core Construction Engineering functions across SOLV Energy’s EPC operations through engineering coordination, technical communication, and disciplined documentation. The role assists with warranty analysis, implementation of emerging construction technologies, engineering support during project operations, and pile load testing during initial design. The position is remote and requires travel; specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. The engineer supports field and project teams by gathering and organizing technical information, coordinating engineering responses, maintaining documentation, identifying potential discrepancies and risks, and contributing to process and technology improvements. The role is intended for an early-career engineer who performs work with guidance and grows toward independent execution. Field work may include site visits, data collection, observation of installation methods, and participation in testing activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Studies, or a closely related technical field is listed as preferred.
0–3 years of relevant experience; ability to perform tasks with guidance and grow toward independent execution.
Strong ability to read and interpret civil, structural, electrical, and geotechnical engineering drawings.
Foundational understanding of construction processes, testing practices such as pile load testing, and engineering documentation.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate documentation across multiple workflows.
Problem-solving ability to identify inconsistencies, collect supporting information, and appropriately escalate engineering concerns.
Strong communication skills for explaining design updates, gathering field information, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Willingness to learn and support emerging construction technologies, including drone-based surveys, GPS-enabled equipment, and digital field data systems.
Ability to conduct field work, including walking construction sites, collecting data, observing installation methods, and participating in testing activities.
Sense of urgency and ownership, with the ability to support fast-paced construction environments and respond quickly to engineering information needs.
Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, warranty, and technology-focused groups.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or willingness to pursue certification.
Exposure to CAD, GIS, drone-capture platforms, GPS machine-control datasets, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Gather field data, photographs, as-built information, and installation details to support warranty claim evaluations.
Document potential design, manufacturing, or installation concerns and organize findings for review by senior engineering staff.
Compare field conditions with design documents, specifications, and installation standards to help identify causes of warranty-related issues.
Maintain traceable warranty documentation logs and help coordinate engineering input for remediation plans and required actions.
Support deployment of construction technologies, including GPS-enabled pile driving, drone-based topographic capture, and machine-control datasets.
Prepare and maintain engineering datasets for machine control and real-time grading or terrain workflows.
Assist with drone flights, data collection, uploads, technology feedback, and development or improvement of construction technology procedures.
Coordinate engineering information flow to field teams, including drawing updates, clarifications, and consultant responses.
Manage RFIs by drafting questions, gathering supporting materials, routing requests to the appropriate discipline, and tracking closure.
Interpret and communicate project design requirements, including SOLV standards, contract requirements, and permit conditions.
Maintain engineering document control systems, drawing sets, data-room folders, engineering exhibits, submittals, and version tracking.
Participate in constructability reviews and identify missing details, design conflicts, and field execution risks.
Support owner and independent engineer comment cycles by preparing logs, gathering responses, and summarizing information for project managers and field teams.
Monitor engineering deliverable timelines, identify at-risk items, and support mitigation with engineering partners.
Assist with coordinating pre-construction pile load testing, including drill-rig scheduling, field logistics, and test setup.
Document pile load test procedures, sequences, and results; organize and communicate test data to engineers, consultants, and design partners.
Ensure pile-test documentation aligns with contract requirements, industry standards, and engineering expectations, and support identification of soil or foundation performance concerns.
Compare drawings, check quantities, and review plan sets to identify discrepancies or missing information.
Participate in project site visits to gather field data, observe installation methods, validate design assumptions, and improve constructability awareness.
Identify and escalate engineering risks, including conflicting details, missing information, and unforeseen field conditions.
Contribute to SOPs, workflows, internal databases, lessons learned, testing procedures, and advanced technology processes.
Build working relationships with project managers, superintendents, field engineers, consultants, and internal engineering teams to support issue resolution.