Energy Storage - Controls Manager I or II
About The Position
Mortenson is hiring a Controls Manager I or II (Commissioning Manager) for its Energy Storage group. The role provides project execution and design technical leadership, manages customer relationships, and supports the development and delivery of early-stage Energy Storage planning and development services. The manager provides technical support through testing and commissioning of Energy Storage projects. The position may be based remotely anywhere in the United States and requires travel of up to 25%. Candidates may be considered at either level I or II based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined by factors including experience and location. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
- At least 5 years of experience working with power plants utilizing inverter-based resources, ideally at utility scale.
- Proficiency in low-, medium-, and high-voltage technical knowledge.
- Specialized knowledge or experience in electrical DC systems, low-voltage AC systems, controls, and substations.
- Current driver’s license.
- Detailed understanding of utility-scale power plants using inverter-based resources and associated control schemes.
- Understanding of networking and communication systems used in utility-scale installations.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting SCADA equipment, such as PLCs, HMIs, and network switches.
- Working knowledge of current NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards, and industry safety requirements and methods.
- Electrical construction management knowledge, including physical electrical and cost issues.
- Understanding of testing associated with PPAs, LGIAs, and Transmission System Operator requirements.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills, including leading people and resolving issues with customers and technical parties.
- Ability to work through ambiguous technical electrical problems and organize and manage multiple project tasks.
- Technical consensus-building capabilities with internal and external partners to define technical direction.
- Understanding of technical risk and how to manage it.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing control schemes for utility-scale power plants utilizing inverter-based resources.
- Utility-scale experience with inverter-based power plants is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Review design documents for compliance with contract expectations and identify and resolve issues or conflicts that could affect installation or other trades.
- Provide technical electrical support.
- Review contractual design, commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements.
- Understand PPA and interconnection design, testing, and turnover requirements.
- Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers and identify and clarify discrepancies.
- Provide operational analysis and technical guidance to project teams and trade partners troubleshooting performance issues.
- Update and guide customers regarding questions or concerns about project performance.
- Guide project teams on whether issues fall within Mortenson’s contractual scope to address or rectify.
- Explain complex technical issues to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, forepersons, and superintendents.
- Establish and nurture a teamwork environment.
- Ensure crews have technical resources and support.
- Develop leadership potential through task assignments and career-growth opportunities.
- Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at project sites.
- Assist with technical troubleshooting during commissioning as needed.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost
- Dental plan
- 401(k) retirement plan with 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 work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Gym membership discount program
- Incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
