Energy Storage - Lean Engineer

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

1d • $78,800 - $98,500 • Remote

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Engineer that will support our Battery Energy Storage group's project teams with applying Mortenson’s kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, as well as 5S and Flow Construction, to enhance work safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree OR Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver’s license
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Effective trainer and facilitator
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on lean approaches and cross-project sharing
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project team and experts
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing application of tools
• Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Support project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
• Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce and trade partners
• Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards
• Support flow and work management onsite
• Participate in flow schedule development for work phases
• Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Promote one-piece flow for self-perform work and reduce batching practices
• All other duties as assigned

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