Construction Engineer I

About the Role

The Construction Engineer I supports four core Construction Engineering functions across SOLV’s EPC operations by providing engineering coordination, technical communication, and documentation rigor. This role contributes to:

• Warranty Analysis: Gathering data and supporting engineering review of potential design or installation issues.
• Emerging Technologies Implementation: Assisting with GPS-enabled pile driving, drone-based survey workflows, and new construction tools.
• Construction Engineering Support During Operations: Coordinating RFIs, design updates, and field engineering clarifications.
• Pile Load Testing Support During Initial Design: Assisting with planning, scheduling, documentation, and engineering communication for pre-construction pile testing programs.

This role is remote and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Warranty Forensics

• Gather field data, photos, as-built information, and installation details to support warranty claim evaluations.
• Document potential design, manufacturing, or installation concerns and organize findings for review by senior engineering staff.
• Compare field conditions against design documents, specifications, and installation standards to help identify root causes of warranty-related issues.
• Maintain accurate, traceable warranty documentation logs to support issue tracking, escalation, and resolution.
• Assist in coordinating engineering input for remediation plans and communicating required actions to project teams and clients.

Emerging Technologies Implementation

• Support the deployment of advanced construction technologies, including GPS enabled pile driving, drone-based topo capture, and machine control datasets.
• Prepare and maintain engineering datasets used for GPS machine control, real-time grading/terrain workflows, and other technology-enabled processes.
• Assist with field execution of drone flights, data collection, and upload processes as required by construction and engineering teams.
• Capture and organize field feedback on technology performance and communicate improvement opportunities to engineering leadership.
• Participate in development, rollout, and continuous improvement of new construction technology SOPs.

Construction Engineering Support During Operations

• Coordinate daily engineering information flow to field teams, ensuring timely distribution of drawing updates, clarifications, and consultant responses.
• Manage RFIs by drafting clear, concise questions, gathering supporting documentation, routing to the correct engineering discipline, and tracking closure to avoid schedule delays.
• Interpret and communicate project-specific design requirements such as SOLV standards, contract requirements, and permit conditions.
• Maintain engineering document control systems, including drawing sets, data room folders, engineering exhibits, submittals, and version tracking.
• Participate in constructability reviews by identifying missing details, design conflicts, or potential field execution risks.
• Support owner/IE comment cycles by preparing comment logs, collecting consultant responses, and presenting organized summaries to project managers and field teams.
• Monitor engineering deliverable timelines, identify at-risk items, and support mitigation efforts with internal and external engineering partners.

Pile Load Testing Support During Initial Design

• Assist with coordinating pre-construction pile load testing activities, including drill-rig scheduling, field logistics, and test setup.
• Document load test procedures, test sequences, and field results accurately and consistently.
• Track, organize, and communicate pile test data to project engineers, geotechnical consultants, and design partners.
• Ensure pile test documentation aligns with contract requirements, industry standards, and engineering expectations.
• Support identification of soil behavior or foundation performance concerns based on load test observations and results.

General Engineering Responsibilities

• Conduct drawing comparisons, quantity checks, and review of plan sets to identify potential discrepancies or missing information.
• Participate in project site visits to gather field data, observe installation methods, validate design assumptions, and enhance constructability awareness.
• Identify and escalate engineering risks such as conflicting details, missing information, or unforeseen field conditions.
• Contribute to SOP, workflow, and internal database development, including lessons learned, testing procedures, and advanced technology processes.
• Build strong working relationships with project managers, superintendents, field engineers, consultants, and internal engineering teams to support fast issue resolution.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Exposure to CAD, GIS, drone-capture platforms, GPS machine-control datasets, or similar tools is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and support emerging construction technologies, including drone-based surveys, GPS-enabled equipment, and digital field data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Studies, or a closely related technical field is preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience, with the ability to perform tasks with guidance and grow toward independent execution.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification is 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 (such as pile load testing), and engineering documentation.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate, disciplined documentation across multiple engineering workflows.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify inconsistencies, collect supporting information, and escalate engineering concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining design updates, gathering field information, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams.
• Ability to conduct field work, including walking construction sites, collecting data, observing installation methods, and participating in testing activities.
• Sense of urgency and ownership, able to support fast-paced construction environments and respond quickly to engineering information needs.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, warranty, and technology-focused groups.