Construction Field Engineer - Solar

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a pre-construction professional for a 100% travel role across various projects. This position requires flexibility with assignments and locations, and candidates should be prepared to relocate as needed.

You will manage submittals and RFIs, evaluate design documents, prepare mobilization plans, draft subcontracts, and coordinate QA/QC, inspections, and turnover activities. A construction management or engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to independently apply principles and theories of construction management or engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and documents (e.g., blueprints, design documents).
• Basic knowledge of project management principles (scheduling, estimating).
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support.
• Manage submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other programs completely to closure.
• Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents.
• Prepare team for site mobilization and research living arrangements.
• Prepare turnover binder templates and assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings.
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing).
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements.
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings.
• Manage QA/QC as per Project Quality Plan and oversee inventory process.
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Interpret technical documents

Project management basics

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

Location: Texas or Florida

Travel: This is a 100% travel position; 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide pre-construction support
• Manage submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other programs completely to closure.
• Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents
• Prepare team for site mobilization and research living arrangements
• Prepare turnover binder templates and assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing)
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings
• Manage QA/QC as per Project Quality Plan and oversee inventory process
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver's license
• Ability to independently apply principles and theories of construction management or engineering
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and documents (e.g., blueprints, design documents)
• Basic knowledge of project management principles (scheduling, estimating)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet

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

The base pay range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500. (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.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open 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.