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. This role contributes to:

• Warranty Analysis: 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.
• Emerging Technologies Implementation: Assist with GPS-enabled pile driving, drone-based survey workflows, and new construction tools. Prepare and maintain engineering datasets used for GPS machine control, real time grading/terrain workflows, and other technology-enabled processes.
• Construction Engineering Support During Operations: Coordinate RFIs, design updates, and field engineering clarifications. Manage RFI by drafting clear, concise questions, gathering supporting documentation, routing to the correct engineering discipline, and tracking closure to avoid schedule delays.
• Pile Load Testing Support During Initial Design: 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.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

This role involves:

• Warranty Forensics: 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.
• Emerging Technologies Implementation: Assist with deploying advanced construction technologies, including GPS enabled pile driving, drone-based topo capture, and machine control datasets. Prepare and maintain engineering datasets used for GPS machine control, real time grading/terrain workflows, and other technology-enabled processes.
• Construction Engineering Support During Operations: 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.
• Pile Load Testing Support During Initial Design: 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.

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‑enabled equipment, and digital field data systems 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, validating design assumptions, and enhancing constructability awareness.
• 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.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$61,942.00 - $77,428.00

Job Number

J13235