Engineer 3

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage and high-voltage substation projects nationwide. This role can be fully remote or located in our Edison, NJ office.

About the role

The Engineer 3 will act as a technical Subject Matter Expert focused on value engineering, QA/QC, and independent technical judgment across utility-scale EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• General Duties
  • Perform all essential Engineer II responsibilities.
  • Document meeting minutes for engineering and permitting-related meetings and distribute action items.
• Pursuit & Preliminary Design Support
  • Review technical RFP documents and provide engineering and permitting input to the estimating team.
  • Represent SOLV engineering and permitting teams during pursuit and early-phase coordination meetings.
• Multi-Discipline Engineering Coordination
  • Ensure coordination of design deliverables prepared by internal and external stakeholders responsible for the project scope of work.
  • Develop working knowledge of project-specific design requirements, including SOLV standards, owner/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.
  • Act as a single point of contact for all engineering disciplines to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Review and approve consultant proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
  • Provide QA/QC oversight of individual consultant work products as well as the fully integrated, multi-discipline design.
  • Share lessons learned and best practices across projects to improve future execution.
• Owner, IE & Consultant Interface
  • Manage Owner, Owner’s Engineer, and Independent Engineer submittals.
  • Coordinate review comments with consultants and track responses to closure.
  • Assist in responding to Owner and IE comments and clarifications.
  • Represent the engineering and permitting team during Owner and consultant meetings as assigned.
• Permitting & AHJ Coordination
  • Support permitting efforts by coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Attend in-person AHJ meetings as needed.
  • Act as a coordination point between internal engineering teams, external consultants, and AHJs.
  • Track engineering and permitting changes that may impact project scope, cost, or schedule and elevate risks appropriately.
  • Develop familiarity with AHJ requirements across jurisdictions and assist in communicating those requirements to internal teams.
  • Assist with due diligence during RFP stages, including review of CUPs, environmental studies, wetlands permits, and related documentation.
  • Support preparation, QA/QC, and submission of permit applications.
• Contract & Due Diligence Support
  • 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.
• Process Support
  • Identify gaps in existing engineering process and workflow through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop process updates and standards to increase efficiency and value of overall Engineering team.
  • Train the team on process changes.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of progressive engineering experience in EPC, renewable energy, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Solar focus preferred).
• Engineer-in-Training (F.E.) certification.
• 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-motivated with 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Pay

$112,656.00 - $135,188.00 (salary).