HV Project Engineer (Pekin, IL)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. SOLV Energy scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 Pekin, 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: J13944
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.