EPC Project Engineer (Los Banos, CA)

SOLV Energy, LLC; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Entry‑Level/Intern Project Engineer to support jobsite teams on utility-scale solar, storage, and HV substation projects in California. You will coordinate deliverables, manage logs, and help maintain schedules to protect profitability and deadlines.

The role requires organization, basic cost accounting, CPM scheduling, and strong English communication as you travel between sites. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction-related experience or equivalent internship.
• Basic understanding of construction cost accounting.
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Effective organizational and verbal/written English communication.
• Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus.
• Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and document project meetings (write minutes).
• Set up and maintain electronic filing system.
• Update and maintain drawings, specifications and logs.
• Assist with preparation of CPM schedules.
• Review, analyze, and transmit submittals.
• Maintain PCI logs on CMiC system.

Skills

Construction cost accounting

Estimating and scheduling

Reading plans and specs

English communication

Organizational skills

Drafting / CAD

Virtual construction tech

Self-starting

Job description

Job Description Summary

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. The EPC Project Engineer will support the jobsite team, coordinate and manage project deliverables to achieve project profitability and schedule goals. This position is team oriented, fast paced and responsible for the coordination and completion of the assigned projects. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Los Banos, CA and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Able to perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities
• Attend and document project meetings (write minutes)
• Set up and maintain electronic filing system
• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs
• Assist with preparation of CPM schedules
• Assist with updating and maintaining master CPM schedule
• Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods
• Maintain a site specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meeting, training, etc.
• Distribute all documents to subcontractors and maintain document logs
• Evaluate field problems and document PCI’s
• Prepare and maintain PCI logs on CMiC system
• Review, analyze, and transmit submittals
• Prepare and maintain submittal logs and procurement log
• Perform expediting functions
• Cost code and/or verify correct codes on time sheets
• Code Accounts Payable Workflows as assigned
• Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports
• Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost report
• Prepare and document extra work orders
• Review and assemble change order submittals and quantity surveys
• Maintain PCI log in CMiC system
• Set up and maintain a Quality Management system
• Maintain progress photo album
• Compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, as-builts, etc.)
• Maintain record set drawings
• Document punch list work
• Perform basic functions of Building Information Modeling and model administration
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent Construction related internship experience preferred
• Field experience a plus – e.g. carpenter
• Basic understanding of construction cost accounting
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills
• Basic computer skillsAbility to read and understand plans and specifications
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting
• Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
• Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred

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

Compensation Range: $72,000.00 – $90,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Number

J12420

Company Overview

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com