About Solaris Energy Infrastructure
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) delivers comprehensive power infrastructure solutions including generation, distribution, installation and commissioning, aftermarket support, and operations and maintenance. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Company serves multiple U.S. end markets, including data centers, energy, and other commercial and industrial sectors.
Job DescriptionAbout the Opportunity
Solaris is seeking a Project Engineer to support the execution of power and infrastructure projects through construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role provides field-focused engineering support, resolves technical issues, coordinates across teams and vendors, and ensures that design intent is successfully implemented. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach are key to success in this role.
Essential Functions
- Provide engineering support during construction and installation activities.
- Interpret drawings and resolve technical issues raised by field teams.
- Perform field verifications for equipment placement, piping routing, and layout accuracy.
- Support commissioning teams with startup procedures, system checks, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain up-to-date design documents and drawing sets.
- Track and document Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure alignment across teams.
- Collect redlines and ensure proper turnover of accurate as-built information.
- Serve as a liaison between engineering, construction crews, project managers, and vendors.
- Participate in coordination meetings and help resolve interface issues.
- Communicate technical updates and decisions clearly across disciplines and stakeholders.
- Monitor progress of engineering deliverables to support construction and commissioning timelines.
- Align engineering activities with procurement and construction schedules.
- Identify potential bottlenecks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure turnover documentation (as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test records) is accurate and complete.
- Support post-commissioning reviews and lessons learned documentation.
- Assist with resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and implementation of corrective actions.
- Coordinate with suppliers and OEMs on technical clarifications and integration of major equipment, including gas turbines.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field) is preferred but not required.
- 2–6 years of relevant experience supporting infrastructure or industrial projects.
- Experience working in EPC project environments
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, and equipment layouts.
- Familiarity with construction workflows, commissioning processes, and change management.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with vendors, contractors, and cross-disciplinary teams in the field.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
- Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
- Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
- Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
- Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
- Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential
Our CREATORS Culture
At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.
We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to our culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
- Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
- Career Progression
- Tuition Reimbursement
This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.
Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age / All other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws
Why Solaris Join a company at the forefront of the energy infrastructure buildout powering data centers and industrial growth. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside a high-performing team.
