Engineer VI - Engineering Services

Mortenson • Denver, CO

6h • $142,500 - $213,800 • 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 role carries out advanced engineering assignments requiring extensive knowledge across engineering-related disciplines, with responsibility for relay protection and control engineering on substation and transmission design projects.

The Engineer VI provides technical leadership across projects, develops solutions to complex engineering problems, interfaces with customers and project stakeholders, and coordinates with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers. The role also supports proposals, estimating, procurement, construction, field personnel, and the development and review of design, fabrication, and construction requirements. It includes mentoring and coaching team members and helping ensure work meets customer requirements and Mortenson standards.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering program, at least 15 years of related experience, and experience in the transmission and distribution industry. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is expected or may be acquired within six months. Travel may be required up to 50%. The stated base pay range is $142,500–$213,800, with adjustments for certain office locations; 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 Engineer (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 industry.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for relay protection and control engineering aspects of substation and transmission design projects.
• Develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unusual or exceptionally complex engineering problems.
• Interface with and present to stakeholders, including customer decision-makers and project teams.
• Provide technical leadership on large and small design projects, including projects with scopes of 69 kV and above.
• Collect data and make authoritative decisions and recommendations that affect extensive engineering activities.
• Apply engineering judgment, creativity, and foresight to anticipate and solve unprecedented engineering problems; organize programs and develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Apply complex engineering skills requiring advanced knowledge.
• Review and approve equipment vendor drawings and sign off on major-equipment manufacturers’ testing reports.
• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to deliver design projects successfully.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions.
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, or modifying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Conduct detailed project designs in alignment 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 for projects of all sizes.
• Develop and evaluate technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction tender packages.
• Maintain extensive contact with engineers and officials at other organizations and companies, using persuasion and negotiation to resolve critical issues.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations.
• Build effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead by example, provide effective coaching and feedback, and manage team-member performance.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Dental plan (for eligible employees).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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