Optimization Engineer I

solvenergy; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Engineering Optimization Support professional to assist in implementing and executing optimization workflows across utility-scale solar and storage projects. This hybrid role requires regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA or Bend, OR, with collaboration across engineering, procurement, software development, and Lean Innovation teams.

The role emphasizes learning established workflows, developing automation tools, and supporting cost-saving and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 1-3 years of engineering, EPC, construction, or renewable energy experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (F.E.) preferred.
• Familiarity with PV foundation and racking systems preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and communicate progress effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and procurement teams through in-house developed software solutions (Propt tool).
• Coordinate with Engineering Management, Preconstruction, Procurement, Software Development, and the Lean Innovation & Technology (LIT) team as directed by the Engineering Optimization Manager.
• Learn and apply established workflows for engineering technologies and process improvements across SOLV projects as directed.
• Create pile matrices for purchase orders across active SOLV projects using the Propt tool with guidance from senior engineers.
• Follow standardized workflows for pile procurement and project execution.
• Communicate observations and potential opportunities to improve engineering workflows to senior team members.
• Support implementation and adoption of engineering tools and process improvements across projects.
• Monitor workflow performance and document observations for review by senior engineers.
• Support LIT and software development teams by testing engineering tools and reporting findings as directed.
• Gather feedback from project teams and communicate operational needs to senior engineers for tool enhancement requests.
• Support testing, rollout, and training efforts for new capabilities and process improvements.
• Assist in developing automation and reporting tools as directed by senior engineers.
• Support integration of construction automation requirements into engineering standards and project designs under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with value engineering initiatives across civil, structural, and electrical disciplines.
• Document and communicate potential opportunities for project cost savings and constructability improvements to senior engineers.
• Support design teams and project stakeholders in implementing optimized engineering solutions as directed.
• Assist project teams with engineering coordination and technical process support throughout project execution.
• Build working relationships across project teams to support consistent workflow execution and tool adoption.
• Support organizational adoption of new engineering tools, workflows, and standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

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

Responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of engineering optimization workflows, tools, and value engineering initiatives across SOLV Energy projects under the guidance and supervision of senior engineers.

This role is hybrid with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA or Bend, OR. 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

General Duties

• Support engineering and procurement teams through the utilization of in-house developed software solutions (Propt tool).
• Coordinate with Engineering Management, Preconstruction, Procurement, Software Development, and the Lean Innovation & Technology (LIT) team as directed by the Engineering Optimization Manager.
• Learn and apply established workflows for engineering technologies and process improvements across SOLV projects as directed.

Engineering Optimization & Process Development

• Create pile matrices for purchase orders across active SOLV projects using the Propt tool with guidance from senior engineers.
• Follow standardized workflows for pile procurement and project execution.
• Communicate observations and potential opportunities to improve engineering workflows to senior team members.
• Support implementation and adoption of engineering tools and process improvements across projects.
• Monitor workflow performance and document observations for review by senior engineers.

Development & Tool Integration

• Support LIT and software development teams by testing engineering tools and reporting findings as directed.
• Gather feedback from project teams and communicate operational needs to senior engineers for tool enhancement requests.
• Support testing, rollout, and training efforts for new capabilities and process improvements.
• Assist in developing automation and reporting tools as directed by senior engineers.
• Support integration of construction automation requirements into engineering standards and project designs under the guidance of senior engineers.

Value Engineering & Project Support

• Assist with value engineering initiatives across civil, structural, and electrical disciplines.
• Document and communicate potential opportunities for project cost savings and constructability improvements to senior engineers.
• Support design teams and project stakeholders in implementing optimized engineering solutions as directed.
• Assist project teams with engineering coordination and technical process support throughout project execution.

Management & Communication

• Build working relationships across project teams to support consistent workflow execution and tool adoption.
• Support organizational adoption of new engineering tools, workflows, and standards.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 1-3 years of engineering, EPC, construction, or renewable energy experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (F.E.) preferred
• Basic understanding of utility-scale solar project design and execution; willingness to develop expertise.
• Familiarity with PV foundation and racking systems preferred.
• Exposure to engineering coordination, procurement workflows, or project execution processes preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in or basic experience with engineering software tools, databases, or workflow automation platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and communicate progress effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly in a fast-paced EPC environment.

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 h