Construction Electrical Engineer I and II - Solar

Mortenson External Career Site

96d • $79,000 - $121,900

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Solar group that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project. This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code preferred
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Nice To Haves

• Previous related internship experience a plus
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work project
• Determine best layout of collection system; including consideration of constraints such as overhead/underground, follow roads/cross country, and junction box locations
• Review manufacturer’s data to determine extent of scope for electrical portion of project; including wiring requirements and electrical characteristics (i.e. grounding requirements, power factor ranges, lightning protection requirements, generator outputs, etc.)
• Verify that construction agrees with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
• Manage and lead the electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through use of submittals, transmittals, and requests for information
• Provide technical expertise to all parties concerned
• Ensure subcontractors understand the scope of project during bidding process and provide electrical engineering resources throughout the project
• Communicate with local utilities to ensure the project can interconnect to the electrical grid
• Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)
• Develop one-line diagrams of collection a system and substations, as well as standard details of electrical construction that are typical to Mortenson projects

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees