Construction Electrical Engineer I & II - Solar

Mortenson; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Electrical Engineer I/II to join our Solar Team, providing electrical technical support across the construction lifecycle. The role involves leading electrical work, optimizing layout for collection systems, and interfacing with utilities on interconnection.

Positions are travel-based with assignments across varied projects; compensation depends on experience and location, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Two years in electrical construction management or design preferred.
• Experience with NEC and NE safety code is beneficial.
• Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving and leadership are essential.
• Detail orientation to manage multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of the project.
• Determine best layout of the collection system considering overhead/underground constraints.
• Review manufacturer data to define electrical scope and requirements.
• Verify construction aligns with electrical design drawings and QA/QC.
• Lead electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through submittals and RFIs.
• Provide technical expertise to all parties involved.
• Ensure subcontractors understand project scope during bidding and provide resources.
• Coordinate with local utilities to interconnect to the grid.
• Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Construction law

Construction techniques

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Internship experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Construction Electrical Engineer I and II to join our Solar Team that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project.

Location

Texas

Travel

This is a 100% travel position; working on a rotation schedule; locations may vary based on the project. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work project
• Determine best layout of collection system; including consideration of constraints such as overhead/underground, follow roads/cross country, and junction box locations
• Review manufacturer’s data to determine extent of scope for electrical portion of project; including wiring requirements and electrical characteristics (i.e. grounding requirements, power factor ranges, lightning protection requirements, generator outputs, etc.)
• Verify that construction agrees with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
• Manage and lead the electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through use of submittals, transmittals, and requests for information
• Provide technical expertise to all parties concerned
• Ensure subcontractors understand the scope of project during bidding process and provide electrical engineering resources throughout the project
• Communicate with local utilities to ensure the project can interconnect to the electrical grid
• Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum two years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code preferred
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Minimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices

Electrical Engineer I

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Previous related internship experience a plus
• The base pay range for this role is $80,900 - $109,300

Electrical Engineer II

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum two years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• The base pay range for this role is $91,700 - $123,800

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%)

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

A Few Benefits Offered Include

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• 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

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open for a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• 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.