Electrical Preconstruction Project Engineer

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 Electrical Preconstruction Project Engineer is responsible for assisting with preconstruction coordination activities of electrical system design and procurement for utility scale renewable energy projects. Responsibilities Assist the Procurement and Electrical Preconstruction Management teams with material take-offs to generate accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and Request for Quotes (RFQ) for electrical components, ensuring project specifications and budgets are met Review contract documents to identify any project requirements (SOLV requirements, owner/contract requirements, and permit requirements) that may have an impact on the project’s electrical design while tracking compliance with such requirements Coordinate with the Procurement and Electrical Preconstruction Management teams to source and procure required materials in a timely manner while ensuring project materials are delivered to site in alignment with the project schedule Work with Engineering and Procurement teams to understand design constraints and material lead-times to ensure long lead procurement items are released at their appropriate milestones to avoid schedule delays Support the Electrical Preconstruction Team in tracking EPC exhibits Assist with updating project trackers to reflect changes to project schedules Assist with updating and maintaining Smartsheet trackers Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods Distribute all documents to project partners and maintain document logs Prepare, transmit, and track submittals Prepare and maintain RFI, submittal, and procurement logs Code Accounts Payable Workflows or verify correct codes as assigned Skills Minimum (1) Year of electrical material take-off / estimating experience required Proficient in BlueBeam and Microsoft Excel Ability to read and understand civil/electrical/structural plans Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills Detailed oriented and effective organizational skills Strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously High aptitude for problem solving and critical thinking Strong sense of urgency Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future Minimum (1) Year of project coordination / project management experience preferred Proficient in Smartsheet and AccuBid 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. Employees are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Company Overview SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is