Preconstruction Project Engineer

SOLV Energy

. Support the preconstruction team and coordinate and manage project deliverables to achieve project profitability and schedule goals .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJunior💰 $72,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project coordination and management skills, with a focus on achieving project profitability and schedule goals. Proficient in construction cost accounting, estimating, scheduling, and maintaining quality management systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Cost AccountingCPM SchedulingDocument ManagementEffective CommunicationProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Basic Estimating SkillsBasic Scheduling SkillsConstruction Means and MethodsReading Plans and SpecificationsAccounts Payable WorkflowsQuality Management System SetupRFI ManagementSubmittal ReviewElectronic Filing SystemsLabor Cost Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependent JudgmentSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

CMiC SystemElectronic Filing Systems

Industry Keywords

ConstructionPreconstructionProject EngineerEPC ExhibitsLNTPsField Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preconstruction team and coordinate and manage project deliverables to achieve project profitability and schedule goals
Perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities
Attend and document project meetings and write minutes
Set up and maintain electronic filing systems
Update and maintain drawings, specifications, and logs
Assist with defining and creating LNTPs
Ensure preconstruction activities align with LNTPs, scope, budget, and schedules
Track changes impacting project schedule or budget and report them to the Project Executive
Support Operations and Contracts Teams in tracking EPC exhibits
Prepare and maintain CPM schedules
Evaluate basic construction means and methods
Maintain site-specific safety plans and pre-task planning processes
Distribute project documents and maintain document logs
Review, analyze, and transmit submittals
Prepare and maintain RFI, submittal, and procurement logs
Code Accounts Payable workflows and verify codes
Verify estimate quantities for labor cost reports
Maintain PCI log in CMiC
Set up and maintain a Quality Management system
Prepare billings and expedite payments
Set up and maintain all aspects of the CMiC system
Assist with bid packages, soliciting, and evaluating bids
Assist in writing project procedures
Complete other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent
Construction related internship experience preferred
Field experience a plus
Basic understanding of construction cost accounting
Basic estimating and scheduling skills
Basic computer skills
Ability 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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay