Solar Design Engineer I and II- Civil and Structural

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

18d•$80,900 - $123,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring a Solar Design Engineer at Level I or II for its Solar group, specializing in civil, geotechnical, and tracker foundation design. Based in Minnesota at the company’s headquarters, this hybrid position focuses on earthwork analysis and tracker foundation design during the preconstruction and design phases of solar projects. The engineer will develop, implement, manage, and continually improve grading strategies, stormwater management design, and tracker pile designs while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Travel is up to 10%. Candidates may apply at either level based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation depends on factors including experience and location, and the role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The Level I base pay range is $80,900–$109,300. The Level II base pay range is $91,700–$123,800. The actual range is 5% higher for Denver and Chicago, 10% higher for Seattle and Portland, and 12.5% higher for Washington, D.C. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship. Benefits listed for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week include medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage at no additional cost, dental coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off and holidays, other paid leaves, employer-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance, a no-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, geotechnical, or mechanical engineering or a related field is listed in the general qualifications.
For Solar Design Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
For Solar Design Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related field.
For Solar Design Engineer II: Minimum two years in solar PV construction management or system design, preferably at utility scale.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or ArcGIS or related design software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Creative thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in civil, geotechnical, or structural engineering is preferred in the general qualifications.
Solar and renewables experience.
Experience with LPILE.
Coding experience in Python.
Working knowledge of NEC code and NFPA standards.
Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices.

Responsibilities

Review owner-supplied documents, including geotechnical reports, pull testing, tracker reactions, and scopes of work, and apply findings to civil and structural designs.
Validate topographic elevation data and lead efforts to ensure its accuracy.
Perform site grading and stormwater management design using terrain data.
Coordinate tracker pile projection height design with racking design criteria, clearance requirements, grading, hydrology, and topographic survey.
Use site-specific wind and corrosion studies to optimize piles for estimate.
Contribute to the development of 30% construction documents in-house.
Participate in or lead design reviews of civil, geotechnical, and structural design submittals.
Review civil, geotechnical, and structural designs for compliance with owner requirements and industry standards.
Collaborate with Estimating, Design Phase, Operations, and Category Management teams.
Promote designs optimized for performance, quality, safety, and overall cost efficiency.
Keep up with solar industry trends and develop subject-matter expertise.
Attend solar industry conferences and other forums.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
Dental plan (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
401(k) retirement plan with a company match (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
Tuition reimbursement (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
Adoption assistance (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
Gym membership discount program (for eligible employees working 25+ hours per week).
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.