Remote Construction Engineer I - Solar & Grid Tech

SOLV Energy; California (MO); On-site; USD 41,024 - 51,288; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Construction Engineer I for a contingent role with potential to transition to a permanent position. The role supports warranty analysis, emerging technologies implementation, field engineering coordination, and pile load testing. It is remote with travel required; location will be discussed in interviews.

The position emphasizes engineering documentation, drawing reviews, RFIs, and collaboration with project teams to maintain schedule and quality across EPC operations.

Qualifications

• 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 (Engineer I).
• 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 (pile load testing), and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Warranty forensics: gather field data, document concerns, identify root causes, maintain logs, and coordinate remediation actions.
• Emerging technologies: support GPS pile driving, drone topo data, and machine-control datasets; develop SOPs.
• Construction engineering support during operations: manage RFIs, distribute drawings, track approvals, and maintain document control.
• Pile load testing support: coordinate pre-construction tests, document procedures and results, track data.
• General engineering: conduct drawings review, site visits, risk identification, and SOP development.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Communication

Organization

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

CAD software

GIS

Drone-capture platforms

GPS machine-control datasets

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Construction Engineer I for a contingent role with potential to transition to a permanent position. The role supports warranty analysis, emerging technologies implementation, field engineering coordination, and pile load testing. It is remote with travel required; location will be discussed in interviews.

The position emphasizes engineering documentation, drawing reviews, RFIs, and collaboration with project teams to maintain schedule and quality across EPC operations.