Construction Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar

Mortenson • Hobbs, NM

6h • $102,000 - $137,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Solar group that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project.
Location: New Mexico and Texas
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Eletrical Engineering
• Minimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• Current driver's license
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project, and web applications
• Active listening skills and effective communication
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work projects
• Determine best layout of collection systems considering constraints (overhead/underground, roads/cross country, junction box locations)
• Review manufacturer’s data for electrical scope (wiring requirements, electrical characteristics, grounding, power factor, lightning protection, generator outputs)
• Verify construction aligns with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings and QA/QC
• Lead electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through submittals, transmittals, and RFIs
• Provide technical expertise to all parties involved
• Ensure subcontractors understand project scope during bidding and provide electrical engineering support throughout the project
• Communicate with local utilities for grid interconnection
• Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)
• Develop one-line diagrams of collection systems and substations, and standard electrical construction details
• Maintain relationships with site visitors (customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors)
• Run site work and logistics efficiently, offering improvement suggestions
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, provide effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees