Electrical Engineer I - Precon/Design Phase

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

6h•$80,900 - $109,300

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring an Electrical Engineer to join its Power Delivery Design Phase (Pre-Construction) team. The role owns the electrical scope from initial customer contact through handoff to the Operations Electrical team, covering proposals, estimating, contracting, and design coordination. Hiring level is determined by experience, and team members work across the full breadth of the pre-construction process rather than in narrow specialty areas. This high-visibility, single-point-of-contact position works directly with customers, Precon Managers, trade partners, suppliers, legal, and senior leadership across an approximately 18-month pre-construction lifecycle. The role is based in or requires relocation to the greater Twin Cities area. The position offers a base pay range of $80,900–$109,300, with higher ranges for certain office locations, and is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits are listed for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
At least 2 years of relevant substation electrical experience in the utility, transmission, or renewable energy sector.
High-voltage experience from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.
Comfort working directly with a wide range of customer types, including internal, external, and partner organizations.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to interface with customers, land owners, legal, and senior leadership.
Ability to balance multiple concurrent workstreams across an approximately 18-month pre-construction cycle.
Located in or able to relocate to the greater Twin Cities area.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Direct supplier relationships and experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the electrical single point of contact in support of projects in the Design Phase.
Take a defined scope of work and engage external trade partners to solicit and evaluate bids.
Engage and lead customers through conceptual plans and layouts to finalize scopes of work.
Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, and hold team members accountable for reaching them.
Assist with regulatory approvals and permitting.
Participate in design meetings, contribute to design plans, offer technical advice, and help shape the project approach to align with commercially viable solutions.
Coordinate with buyers and supply chain to align material and equipment plans with project needs.
Assist with project proposal development.
Prepare bid packages and contract manuals for subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with the project planning team.
Address sequencing, land constraints, stormwater requirements, and other site-specific planning factors during design.
Support system-level studies, including short circuit, reactive power and load flow, harmonics, TOV, and TRV studies.
Review drawings for constructability, accuracy, and known code compliance.
Collaborate with the electrical Operations team on transition, handoff, testing, and commissioning to ensure design decisions carry through into the field.

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 extensive work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.