Optimization Engineer I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist engineering and procurement teams by leveraging in-house software solutions, including the Propt tool.

• Collaborate with Engineering Management, Preconstruction, Procurement, Software Development, and the Lean Innovation & Technology team.

• Acquire knowledge and implement established engineering technology and process improvement workflows.

• Generate pile matrices for purchase orders across ongoing SOLV projects utilizing the Propt tool.

• Adhere to standardized workflows for pile procurement and project execution.

• Share workflow observations and improvement suggestions with senior team members.

• Facilitate the implementation and adoption of engineering tools and process enhancements.

• Monitor workflow performance and document observations.

• Evaluate engineering tools and communicate findings to LIT and software development teams.

• Collect feedback from project teams for tool enhancement requests.

• Assist in the testing, rollout, and training for new capabilities and process improvements.

• Aid in the development of automation and reporting tools.

• Support the integration of construction automation requirements into engineering standards and project designs.

• Contribute to value engineering initiatives across civil, structural, and electrical disciplines.

• Document and relay cost-saving and constructability improvement opportunities.

• Assist design teams and stakeholders in executing optimized engineering solutions.

• Support project teams with engineering coordination and technical process assistance.

• Cultivate relationships across project teams to facilitate workflow execution and tool adoption.

• Promote organizational adoption of new engineering tools, workflows, and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• 1–3 years of experience in engineering, EPC, construction, or renewable energy.

• Engineer-in-Training (F.E.) designation preferred.

• Basic knowledge of utility-scale solar project design and execution.

• Familiarity with PV foundation and racking systems preferred.

• Experience in engineering coordination, procurement workflows, or project execution processes preferred.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Interest in or basic experience with engineering software tools, databases, or workflow automation platforms preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to manage assigned tasks and effectively communicate progress.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated with a keen attention to detail and a desire to learn.

• Ability to adapt and respond swiftly in a fast-paced EPC environment.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Basic life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Vacation pay.

• Sick pay.

• Holiday pay.