Lean Engineer I

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

4d • $70,200 - $99,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter. We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities! As a Lean Engineer I, you will support project team 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 other science or mathematical related degree by summer 2027
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
• Are willing to be mobile / relocate frequently, for project assignments, based on needs of the business
• Possess a current driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Have previous related internship experience
• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership
• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and exemplary customer service skills
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

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 the application of lean approaches to assist in cross-project sharing, including craft workforce participation/engagement, the activities undertaken, and related outcomes
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate with the project team to plan and execute improvement events
• Assist and facilitate portions of improvement events with the support of group and company experts
• Provide support in reinforcing continuous improvement principles and ensuring ongoing application of essential tools after improvement events
• Support forepersons on observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities effectively
• Collaborate with forepersons to actively encourage crews to brainstorm and implement improvements on an ongoing basis
• Support the project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
• Support the onboarding of new craft workforce and trade partners by communicating 5S standards
• Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards
• Support flow and work management onsite
• Actively participate in flow schedule development for relevant work phases
• Support superintendents and forepersons to apply disciplined and consistent daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Assist in promoting and maintaining continuous efforts towards one-piece flow for self-perform work and move away from 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