EPC Project Engineer (Illinois)

SOLV Energy•San Diego, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building, and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects nationwide. The EPC Project Engineer supports the jobsite team and coordinates and manages project deliverables to help achieve project profitability and schedule goals. This is a team-oriented, fast-paced role responsible for coordinating and completing assigned projects. The position is based full-time at a jobsite in Illinois and requires travel; specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. The role includes performing essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities, coordinating project documentation and schedules, supporting cost and procurement tracking, maintaining safety and quality processes, and assisting with construction closeout. The job description describes management-assigned essential functions and does not restrict other tasks that may be assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

1–3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent.
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 and be self-starting.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Construction-related internship experience preferred.
Field experience is a plus, such as carpenter experience.
Drafting and advanced computer skills are a plus.
Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities.
Attend project meetings and document them, including writing minutes.
Set up and maintain the electronic filing system.
Update and maintain drawing, specification, and project log sets.
Assist with preparing CPM schedules and updating and maintaining the master CPM schedule.
Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods.
Maintain the site-specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meetings, and training.
Distribute documents to subcontractors and maintain document logs.
Evaluate field problems and document PCI's; prepare and maintain PCI logs in the CMiC system.
Review, analyze, and transmit submittals, and maintain submittal and procurement logs.
Perform expediting functions.
Cost-code or verify correct codes on timesheets and code Accounts Payable workflows as assigned.
Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports, report quantities in place, and maintain labor cost reports.
Prepare and document extra work orders.
Review and assemble change-order submittals and quantity surveys.
Set up and maintain a Quality Management system.
Maintain the progress photo album.
Compile contract closeout documents, including O&M manuals and as-builts.
Maintain record-set drawings and document punch-list work.
Perform basic functions of Building Information Modeling and model administration.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.