Construction Electrical Engineer I and II- Solar
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. Current Location: New Mexico Travel: This is a 100% travel position, and locations may vary based on the project. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another 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
- 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
- Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus
- Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
- Current driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 100%
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum two years in electrical construction management or electrical design
Nice To Haves
- Previous related internship experience a plus
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
