Optimization Engineer I

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 throughou...