HV Project Engineer (Illinois)

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Galesburg, IL, USA
In-Office
74K-93K Annually
Junior
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
The HV Project Engineer assists in managing power substation projects, including documentation, scheduling, and maintaining safety and quality standards on site.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Galesburg, IL and will require travel. 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:  

  • Able to perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities 

  • Attend and document project meetings (write minutes) 

  • Set up and maintain electronic filing system 

  • Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs 

  • Assist with preparation of CPM schedules 

  • Assist with updating and maintaining master CPM schedule 

  • Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods 

  • Maintain a site-specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meeting, training, etc. 

  • Distribute all documents to subcontractors and maintain document logs 

  • Evaluate field problems and document PCI’s 

  • Prepare and maintain PCI logs on CMiC system 

  • Review, analyze, and transmit submittals 

  • Prepare and maintain submittal logs and procurement logs 

  • Perform expediting functions 

  • Cost code and/or verify correct codes on time sheets 

  • Code Accounts Payable Workflows as assigned 

  • Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports 

  • Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost report 

  • Prepare and document extra work orders 

  • Review and assemble change order submittals and quantity surveys 

  • Maintain PCI log in CMiC system 

  • Set up and maintain a Quality Management system 

  • Maintain progress photo album 

  • Compile contracts close out documents (O&M manuals, as-builts, etc.) 

  • Maintain record set drawings 

  • Document punch list work 

  • Perform basic functions of Building Information Modeling and model administration 

  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned 

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: 

  • Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual 

  • Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment. 

  • Project profitability 

  • Project completed on schedule. 

  • Quality control: integrity and excellence of completed project. 

  • Customer/Client Satisfaction 

  • Positive project team attitude 

  • Improved personal professional growth and education. 

  • Staff development and training 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements 

  • Minimum 1-3 years of work-related experience in design and/or construction of power substations 

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others in all situations. 

  • Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot, and prioritize problems independently. 

  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills. 

  • Proficiency and knowledge of in office practices, procedures and equipment. 

  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate. 

  • Basic estimating and scheduling skills. 

  • P6 scheduling experience a plus. 

  • Construction related internship experience preferred. 

  • Field experience a plus. 

  • Basic understanding of construction cost accounting 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

  • 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 

  • Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus 

  • Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred 

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: 

  • Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs. 

  • Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close rangeand at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception. 

  • Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places. 

  • Occasional exposure to environmental conditions 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$74,124.00 - $92,655.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13033

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

Skills Required

  • 1-3 years of work-related experience in design and/or construction of power substations
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic understanding of construction cost accounting
  • Field experience a plus
  • P6 scheduling experience a plus

SOLV Energy Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOLV Energy and has not been reviewed or approved by SOLV Energy.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive across many roles and locations, supported by posted salary bands and market-aligned ranges in key disciplines. Role-specific postings and market snapshots indicate alignment with mid-to-upper market positioning.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, alongside life and disability insurance. Additional well-being resources and counseling are highlighted as part of the health offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with employer match is prominently offered and characterized as generous. Available signals point to meaningful retirement support even if detailed formulas are not posted.

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The Company
Bend, , Oregon
1,005 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

SOLV Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider for utility solar, energy storage, and high voltage projects in North America. Our passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.

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