Engineer VI - Engineering Services

Mortenson • Denver, CO

1d • Remote

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an Engineer VI – Engineering Services to perform a broad range of detailed engineering designs for multiple high-voltage substation and transmission projects through 500 kV. The position handles advanced and complex engineering assignments requiring extensive knowledge across engineering disciplines, with responsibility for relay protection and control engineering on substation and transmission design projects.

The Engineer VI serves as a technical specialist and provides leadership across projects, working with customers, project teams, other engineering disciplines, field personnel, vendors, and external organizations. The role includes developing and reviewing designs, studies, equipment documentation, construction packages, and testing reports; supporting proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction; and mentoring junior team members. Travel may be required up to 50%.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering program, at least 15 years of related work experience, and experience in the transmission and distribution industry. A Professional Engineering license is expected or may be acquired within six months. The base pay range is $142,500–$213,800, with adjustments for certain office locations, and the position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is offered.

Requirements

• Strong project management and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of discipline-specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product or program requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of software packages such as ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Primtech.
• Extensive knowledge of system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering program.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license expected, or ability to acquire it within six months.
• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience.
• Experience in the transmission and distribution (T&D) industry.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for relay protection and control engineering on substation and transmission design projects.
• Act as a technical specialist, applying advanced engineering concepts and new approaches to unusual or exceptionally complex problems.
• Interface with and present to stakeholders, including customer decision makers and project teams.
• Provide technical leadership on large and small design projects across 69 kV and above scopes.
• Collect data and make authoritative decisions and recommendations that affect extensive engineering activities.
• Use engineering judgment to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems, organize programs, and develop standards and guides.
• Apply complex engineering skills requiring advanced knowledge.
• Review and approve equipment vendor drawings and sign off on testing reports for major manufacturer equipment.
• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to deliver design projects.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions.
• Plan and conduct work involving evaluation, selection, adaptation, or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Conduct detailed project designs aligned with customer requirements and Mortenson best-practice standards.
• Verify construction conforms to electrical engineering design drawings, including through preparatory meetings and QA/QC.
• Perform data analysis, advanced engineering tasks, calculations, and studies to develop preliminary and detailed designs.
• Develop and evaluate technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction tender packages.
• Maintain extensive contact with key engineers and officials at other organizations and companies, using persuasion and negotiation to resolve critical issues.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and prepare and present those recommendations.
• Build effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead by example, coach and provide feedback, and manage team member performance.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior