Senior Electrical Preconstruction Project Engineer (Remote)

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, specializing in designing, building, and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects nationwide. The Senior Electrical Preconstruction Project Engineer is responsible for assisting with preconstruction coordination activities related to electrical system design and procurement for these utility-scale renewable energy projects. This role is fully remote. SOLV Energy's mission is to strengthen communities and advance the energy workforce by delivering projects that support long-term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers. The company operates with core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation, and Teamwork, offering broad opportunities for career development in both field and office roles.

Requirements

Minimum (2) Years of in-field experience with electrical material and installation practices preferred
Minimum (2) Year of electrical material take-off experience preferred
Minimum (1) Year of project coordination and/or project engineer experience preferred
Proficient in BlueBeam and Microsoft Excel
Ability to read and understand electrical plans
Effective written and verbal communications skills
Detailed oriented and effective organizational skills
Strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously
High aptitude for problem solving and critical thinking
Strong sense of urgency
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Smartsheet preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Electrical Preconstruction Management team with material take-offs to generate accurate BOMs (Bill of Material) and RFQs (Request for Quote) for electrical components, ensuring project specifications and budgets are met.
Review contract documents to identify any project requirements (SOLV requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements) that may have an impact on the project’s electrical design while tracking compliance with such requirements.
Coordinate with the Procurement and Electrical Preconstruction Management teams to source and procure required materials in a timely manner while ensuring project materials are delivered to site in alignment with the project schedule.
Work with Procurement and Electrical Preconstruction Management teams to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are released at their appropriate milestones to avoid schedule delays.
Prepare, transmit, and track design & material submittals for EEOR & owner review.
Support the Electrical Preconstruction Management team with preparation and tracking of project-specific electrical material budgets.
Assist with updating Smartsheet trackers to reflect changes to project schedules, status of EPC exhibits, procurement milestones, submittal reviews, and design deliverables.
Coordinate with project field teams to ensure vendor invoices are coded as assigned.