Project Engineer Jobs in New Mexico
Project Engineer jobs in New Mexico are consistently in demand, with the strongest concentrations in construction, oil and gas infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and federal facilities management. Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe account for most active openings, with major employers like Sandia National Laboratories, Intel, and Kiewit maintaining steady project engineering workforces across the state. The most sought-after specialties are civil and structural, systems integration, and facilities project management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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:
The Energy Storage Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager in the administration and coordination of the daily operations of the project site to deliver a safe and quality project.This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Santa Teresa, NM 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:
- Lead the implementation of the project quality plan
- Review, provide analysis, management, and resolution of field coordination issues with project team members
- Perform document control functions during the execution of the project to include submittals and Requests for Information (RFI)
- Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons
- Coordinate delivery logistics with vendors including tracking onsite material.
- Collect, maintain, and timely submit project closeout documentation
- Responsible for ensuring all drawing redlines are captured accurately and are ultimately developed into record drawings for submittal to owner
- Engage peers, managers, and other SOLV Energy business partners with lessons learned and innovative ideas for continuous improvement
- Continuously compare detailed project design parameters and major component quantities with project estimate as a baseline and report quantity deviations to Project Manager and Project Design Lead for review prior to acceptance for purchase
- Enforce and promote a culture of safety by implementing and enforcing SOLV standards and OSHA policies, procedures and guidelines
- Assist the site management team in displaying and promoting the company values, tenets and culture while representing the company in a professional manner
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
- Strong computer and organizational skills
- Communicate effectively with diverse populations
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently
- Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate
- Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified as required by the organization
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:
- Project documentation is complete and up to date
- Project quality objectives are met
- Project supply chain is tracked and monitored such that field team is continuously informed of delivery timing, delays, and sequencing changes and can effectively plan the work
- Project completed on schedule
- Customer/Client Satisfaction
- Positive project team attitude
- Improved personal professional growth and education
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
- Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs
- Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and 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 - $92,655
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: J13400
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
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Where New Mexico roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Engineer Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Souder Miller & Associates5

- Los Alamos National Laboratory5

- Mortenson Construction3

- Kiewit2

- Pacific Fusion2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Energy2
- Science & Research2
- Technology & Software1
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project engineer jobs across New Mexico.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited program
- EIT certification or active Professional Engineer licensure with the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
- Two or more years of project engineering experience in construction, defense, or energy sectors
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Procore
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors, clients, and field teams
Project Engineer Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project engineer in New Mexico?
You start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training credential through the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. After gaining qualifying work experience, you can pursue full Professional Engineer licensure, which many New Mexico employers in construction, government contracting, and energy require for senior project roles.
Which companies hire project engineers in New Mexico?
Companies currently hiring project engineers in New Mexico include Souder Miller & Associates, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Mortenson Construction, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. New Mexico's mix of federal laboratories, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas operations, and large construction contractors means project engineering roles appear across a wide range of industries and employer types.
Which New Mexico cities have the most project engineer jobs?
Albuquerque, Los Alamos, and Las Cruces have the most project engineer openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque drives the largest share of listings because it anchors the state's defense, aerospace, and construction sectors, while Rio Rancho reflects Intel's manufacturing presence and Santa Fe sees consistent demand from state government facilities and infrastructure projects.
Are there remote project engineer jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they're rare. Project engineers typically need to be on site to oversee construction, inspect equipment, or coordinate field teams, which limits remote options. About 6% of project engineer openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be in planning, scheduling, or systems engineering roles where physical presence is less critical.
How can I get hired as a project engineer in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or assistant project engineer role at a general contractor, federal facility operator, or engineering firm that works on New Mexico public infrastructure or defense contracts. Employers like Sandia National Laboratories and large construction firms active in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho regularly hire new graduates into rotational or project support positions. Earning your Engineer-in-Training credential through the New Mexico Board of Licensure signals readiness to employers and gives early-career candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to project engineer jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to project engineer jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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