Design Phase Engineer II

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 93,000 - 126,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discount

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Design Phase Engineer II in Minnesota to translate project expectations into design documents. Responsibilities include coordinating with teams on BIM/VDC technology, preparing bid packages, and ensuring constructability in design. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of four years of experience. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers competitive benefits including a 401(k) plan and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Basic understanding of construction law.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for project design.
• Coordinate with construction teams regarding BIM/VDC.
• Prepare bid packages and contract manuals.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Detail orientation

Customer service skills

Active listening skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Design Phase Engineer II

Design Phase Engineer II SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Design Phase Engineer II to translate owner’s project expectations into design drawings, specifications, and schedules, and provide financial cost documentation. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will coordinate with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful recommendations to project’s programming and conceptual design activities, ensuring constructability and logistics solutions in project design.
• Coordinate with integrated construction team to incorporate BIM/VDC modeling technology into project design phase.
• Assist with project proposal development.
• Prepare bid packages and contract manuals for subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with project planning team.
• Analyze and track LEED requirements.
• Coordinate document and electronic interface processing.
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Model and set the tone for extraordinary customer relations.
• Gather feedback and clarification during design process, and identify future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.
• Minimum four years relevant experience.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Microsoft Office, Project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to employees and outside parties.
• Open to change based on diverse input and feedback.
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative action, and inclusive behaviors.
• Consistent record of including diverse members when assigning challenging and high‑profile tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) 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 $93,000 MIN - $126,100 MAX. (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.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, TN, OPT). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. We also maintain a culture of inclusion and diversity throughout our organization.