Engineer 3

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

7d•$112,656 - $135,188•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer 3 is a technical subject matter expert supporting value engineering, QA/QC, and independent technical judgment across utility-scale EPC projects. The role coordinates engineering and permitting work among internal teams, consultants, owners, independent engineers, and authorities having jurisdiction. It reviews design and contract materials, monitors deliverables and schedules, supports permitting and due diligence, and helps improve engineering processes and standards. The position is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, California; specific location expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Travel of up to 20% to project sites or partner offices may be required, including work in active construction environments.

Requirements

4–7 years of progressive engineering experience in EPC, renewable energy, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (F.E.) credential.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in parallel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Ability to adapt and respond quickly in a fast-paced EPC environment.
Self-motivation and a strong sense of accountability.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 20% to project sites or partner offices and work in active construction environments, with reasonable accommodation.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Electrical or solar engineering focus.

Responsibilities

Perform all essential Engineer II responsibilities.
Document engineering and permitting meeting minutes and distribute action items.
Review technical RFP documents and provide engineering and permitting input to the estimating team.
Represent SOLV engineering and permitting teams in pursuit and early-phase coordination meetings.
Coordinate design deliverables prepared by internal and external stakeholders responsible for project scope.
Develop working knowledge of project-specific design requirements, including SOLV standards, owner and contract requirements, and permitting conditions.
Review consultant deliverables for alignment with project-specific requirements and flag deviations or risks for escalation.
Track and manage engineering and permitting deliverable schedules in coordination with project management.
Serve as a single point of contact for engineering disciplines with internal and external stakeholders.
Review and approve consultant proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
Provide QA/QC oversight of consultant work products and integrated, multidisciplinary designs.
Share lessons learned and best practices across projects.
Manage Owner, Owner’s Engineer, and Independent Engineer submittals.
Coordinate consultant review comments and track responses through closure.
Assist in responding to Owner and Independent Engineer comments and clarification requests.
Represent engineering and permitting during Owner and consultant meetings as assigned.
Support permitting by coordinating with federal, state, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including attending in-person meetings as needed.
Coordinate between internal engineering teams, external consultants, and AHJs.
Track engineering and permitting changes that may affect project scope, cost, or schedule and elevate risks appropriately.
Develop familiarity with AHJ requirements across jurisdictions and communicate them to internal teams.
Assist with RFP-stage due diligence, including reviewing CUPs, environmental studies, wetlands permits, and related documentation.
Support preparation, QA/QC, and submission of permit applications.
Review EPC contract exhibits related to owner- and contractor-obtained permits and flag issues or inconsistencies.
Review EPC contract exhibits for value engineering opportunities and compliance with SOLV standards.
Identify gaps in engineering processes and workflows in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop process updates and standards to improve the efficiency and value of the Engineering team.
Train the team on process changes.