Energy Storage Controls & Commissioning Lead (Remote)

Mortenson; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k with match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Energy Storage Controls Manager I or II to lead project execution, design technical leadership, and customer relationships in the Energy Storage group. Location: Remote with up to 25% travel.

The role includes reviewing designs, providing technical guidance, coordinating with engineers and trade partners, and ensuring commissioning and turnover meet contract requirements. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Low, medium, and high voltage technical knowledge proficiency
• Specialized knowledge in electrical DC systems, low voltage AC, controls, and substations
• Current driver's license
• Understanding of utility-scale inverter-based resources and control schemes
• Networking and communication systems for utility-scale installations
• SCADA programming and troubleshooting (PLC, HMI, switches)
• Knowledge of latest codes: NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, OSHA
• Electrical construction management and cost understanding
• Experience with testing PPAs, LGIA, and TSO requirements
• Strong teamwork and leadership with customers and multiple partners
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks and resolve ambiguities
• Technical consensus building with internal/external partners
• Technical risk understanding and mitigation

Responsibilities

• Review design documents for contract compliance and resolve conflicts
• Provide technical electrical support and guidance to project teams
• Review contractual design, commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements
• Understand PPA and Interconnection design, testing, turnover requirements
• Coordinate plans with engineers and clarify discrepancies
• Offer operational analysis and troubleshooting guidance to teams and partners
• Provide updates to customers on project performance and issues
• Clarify scope boundaries to ensure responsibilities align with contracts
• Explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences
• Coach and mentor field personnel and develop leadership through tasks

Skills

Energy storage controls

Project leadership

Technical troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA programming

PLC & HMI

Networking switches

Inverter-based control schemes

NESC/NEC/IEEE knowledge

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Energy Storage Controls Manager I or II to lead project execution, design technical leadership, and customer relationships in the Energy Storage group. Location: Remote with up to 25% travel.

The role includes reviewing designs, providing technical guidance, coordinating with engineers and trade partners, and ensuring commissioning and turnover meet contract requirements. Visa sponsorship is not offered.