Construction Electrical Engineer I & II - Solar

Mortenson • TX, TX

9h • $80,900 - $123,800

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Construction Electrical Engineer I and II to join our Solar Team that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project. This position offers opportunities at both levels I and II, 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
• Minimum two years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• 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
• Minimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
• Previous related internship experience a plus
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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 submittments, 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)

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level