Construction Engineer I
Job Description
The Construction Engineer I supports four core Construction Engineering functions across SOLV’s EPC operations by providing engineering coordination, technical communication, and documentation rigor.
Position Responsibilities and Duties
Gather field data, photos, 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 against design documents, specifications, and installation standards to help identify root causes of warranty-related issues.
Maintain accurate, traceable warranty documentation logs to support issue tracking, escalation, and resolution.
Absorb and communicate technology performance feedback to engineering leadership.
Coordinate daily engineering information flow to field teams, ensuring timely distribution of drawing updates, clarifications, and consultant responses.
Manage RFIs by drafting clear, concise questions, gathering supporting documentation, routing to the correct engineering discipline, and tracking closure to avoid schedule delays.
Interpret and communicate project-specific design requirements such as SOLV standards, contract requirements, and permit conditions.
Maintain engineering document control systems, including drawing sets, data room folders, engineering exhibits, submittals, and version tracking.
Support owner/IE comment cycles by preparing comment logs, collecting consultant responses, and presenting organized summaries to project managers and field teams.
Monitor engineering deliverable timelines, identify at-risk items, and support mitigation efforts with internal and external engineering partners.
Assist with coordinating pre-construction pile load testing activities, including drill-rig scheduling, field logistics, and test setup.
Document load test procedures, test sequences, and field results accurately and consistently.
Track, organize, and communicate pile test data to project engineers, geotechnical consultants, and design partners.
Ensure pile test documentation aligns with contract requirements, industry standards, and engineering expectations.
Support identification of soil behavior or foundation performance concerns based on load test observations and results.
Conduct drawing comparisons, quantity checks, and review of plan sets to identify potential discrepancies or missing information.
Participate in project site visits to gather field data, observe installation methods, validate design assumptions, and enhance constructability awareness.
Identify and escalate engineering risks such as conflicting details, missing information, or unforeseen field conditions.
Contribute to SOP, workflow, and internal database development, including lessons learned, testing procedures, and advanced technology processes.
Build strong working relationships with project managers, superintendents, field engineers, consultants, and internal engineering teams to support fast issue resolution.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Studies, or a closely related technical field (preferred).
0–3 years of relevant experience, with the ability to perform tasks with guidance and grow toward independent execution (aligned with Engineer I expectations).
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred or willingness to pursue certification.
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including civil, structural, electrical, and geotechnical plans.
Foundational understanding of construction processes, testing practices (such as pile load testing), and engineering documentation.
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate, disciplined documentation across multiple engineering workflows.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify inconsistencies, collect supporting information, and escalate engineering concerns appropriately.
Strong communication skills, capable of explaining design updates, gathering field information, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; exposure to CAD, GIS, drone-capture platforms, GPS-machine-control datasets, or similar tools preferred.
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, able to support fast-paced construction environments and respond quickly to engineering information needs.
Team-oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, warranty, and technology-focused groups.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
Company’s 401(k) plan.
Vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Compensation Range
$61,942.00 - $77,428.00
Pay Rate Type
Salary
SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 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: J13235