Design Phase Engineer I - Power Delivery

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

2d•$84,100 - $113,500

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Design Phase Engineer I to join its Power Delivery Solutions group. The role supports project leadership during the design phase, helping align customer experience, financial performance, schedules, estimating, design, and planning so projects transition smoothly to construction operations. The engineer works on multiple tasks in a changing environment and interacts with staff at all organizational levels. The position supports project scope and budget alignment, schedule management, regulatory approvals, design review, constructability, BIM/VDC integration, proposal development, subcontractor and supplier bid packages, LEED tracking, and document processing. It also contributes to customer relations and gathers feedback and clarification during the design process. The base pay range is $84,100–$113,500, with adjustments for certain office locations. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits listed apply to eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working at least 25 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or an equivalent field.
At least two years of relevant experience.
Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks.
Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and pertinent web applications.
Positive professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to employees and outside parties.
Openness to change based on diverse input and feedback.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization.
Adaptive communication and active listening skills.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behaviors.
Consistent record of including diverse members when assigning challenging and high-profile tasks.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Support the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and strong financial performance.
Assist in establishing and managing project budget and scope expectations, budget trending logs, and related communications and resources.
Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, and hold team members accountable for meeting milestones.
Assist with regulatory approvals and permitting.
Identify technical design and specification concerns and escalate them as needed for resolution.
Provide recommendations for project programming and conceptual design activities, ensuring constructability and logistics solutions are addressed in the design.
Coordinate with the integrated construction team to incorporate BIM/VDC modeling technology into the design phase.
Assist with project proposal development.
Prepare bid packages and contract manuals for subcontractors and suppliers with the project planning team.
Analyze and track LEED requirements.
Coordinate document and electronic interface processing.
Model and promote extraordinary customer relations.
Gather feedback and clarification during the design process and identify future projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a 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 eligibility.