Construction Engineer 2

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, a leader in solar, storage, and high voltage infrastructure, seeks a Construction Engineer 2 to support EPC operations from start of construction through warranty. This fully remote role involves coordinating with operations and engineering, guiding design discussions, and driving efficient issue resolution.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of construction experience, with strong communication and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 2–5 years of construction-related experience.
• Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CAD/GIS software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between operations and engineering partners to ensure alignment.
• Communicate design methodology and provide engineered solutions to operations.
• Support engineering during construction with RFI responses and issue resolution.
• Understand SOLV Energy contract requirements and assist compliance.
• Lead site training on GPS-enabled pile drivers and associated tools where applicable.

Skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Studies/Construction Management or related

Tools

CAD/GIS

MS Excel

Job description

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.

Job Description Summary:

The Construction Engineer 2 will support EPC operation related engineering concerns and general guidance on best practices as observed from start of construction to end of SOLV's warranty period. This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Qualified to perform all essential Construction Engineer job responsibilities.
• Facilitate an open flow of communication between operations and engineering partners.
• To provide more transparency to what is and is not working during operations and potential remediations.
• Be the POC for operations to present engineering concerns, and work with SOLV Engineering, partners, and vendors to understand and communicate reasoning behind design methodology and provide engineered solutions to operation concerns.
• Assist the operation team with engineering related construction RFI's, internal and external during the construction phase of a project.
• Exhibit urgency in resolving RFI's, and other operations concerns.
• Know and understand all project specific design requirements (SOLV Energy requirements, client/contract requirements, and permit requirements).
• Develop and maintain good relationships with site teams – Superintendents, Foreman, Project Management, etc.
• Ensure sufficient knowledge of the SOLV EPC Contract to be able to support operations and assist in confirming SOLV is compliant with the EPC Contract.
• Direct the implementation of autonomous pile driving systems to ensure SOLV fully captures material, labor, and schedule savings associated with terrain following racking systems.
• Assist the operation team with more engineering intensive clients (and client's engineer/independent engineer).
• Guiding project teams through design comments with consultants.
• Assist the warranty team with confirmation of responsibility as it relates to manufacturer failures, compromised design, and installation errors.
• Develop and lead project specific training for project team personnel (Project Management and Field Teams) in the use of GPS enabled pile drivers and associated software and internal proprietary tools where applicable.
• Support SOLV Energy's development of continuous construction monitoring using drone technology.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Construction Management, or related field of study.
• 2-5 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent.
• Excellent written communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for problem solving, and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Exposure in CAD/GIS and aptitude for proficiency in these and other engineering software.
• Ability to read and understand project drawings, and specifications.
• Field experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Occasional exposure to weather, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals. Constant ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception. Occasional driving, climbing, carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places. The noise intensity level can be high. Ability to work in office and field setting and manage daily position responsibilities during site visits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$74,503 - $93,130 Pay Rate Type: Salary