Engineer II or III - Innovation

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

5h • $84,100 - $133,300

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Engineer II or III - Innovation
that will be responsible for identifying, exploring, developing, and advancing innovative
engineering concepts that improve Mortenson’s engineering, construction, and
delivery practices. This role emphasizes technical breadth, self‑directed
problem exploration, and the ability to move from abstract problem spaces to
practical, scalable solutions in alignment with Mortenson standards and industry
best practices. This position reports to an Engineering Lead and works closely
with Engineering Services, Operations, Innovation teams, and external partners.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 2 and 3, allowing candidates
to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this
role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN (preferred) / Denver, CO / Fargo, ND / San
Antonio, TX

Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Working knowledge of the engineering, construction, or industrial project delivery industry.
• Experience evaluating or implementing new technologies, tools, processes, or workflows.
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical domains and synthesize information from multiple disciplines.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Microsoft Excel experience to track and analyze different components and combinations
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Mortenson, its engineering practices, standards, and culture (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Independently explore new abstract problem spaces, technologies, and processes relevant to Mortenson’s engineering and construction operations.
• Identify opportunities where innovation can improve safety, quality, cost, schedule, constructability, or scalability.
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts, prototypes, workflows, or analytical models to validate ideas before broader adoption.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to Mortenson projects.
• Apply broad, cross‑disciplinary engineering knowledge (electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, automation, software, data, or construction processes) to evaluate and integrate solutions.
• Collaborate with discipline‑specific engineers to ensure innovations align with engineering quality expectations, design coordination, and constructability.
• Support or contribute to design reviews, technical evaluations, and implementation planning where innovation intersects with engineered systems.
• Responsible for getting innovations across the finish line.
• Ensure all innovation efforts align with Mortenson legal and ethical guardrails.
• Translate external industry ideas into Mortenson‑ready solutions, accounting for risk, scalability, and operational fit.
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders across Engineering Services, Operations, Innovation, and project teams.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Influence adoption of new ideas through data, testing, and practical demonstration rather than authority.

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: 501-1,000 employees