Energy Storage - Controls Manager I or II

Mortenson; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Energy Storage Controls Manager I or II to lead project execution and design in our Energy Storage group. You will provide technical leadership, support testing, commissioning, and customer relations for energy storage projects across the U.S.

The role demands strong electrical knowledge, field leadership, and the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse teams while coordinating with engineering and trade partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience (required).
• Knowledge of high/low voltage electrical systems and substations.
• Experience with inverter-based utility-scale projects and control schemes.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents and resolve conflicts affecting installation.
• Provide technical electrical support during commissioning and testing.
• Coordinate plans with engineers and clarify discrepancies.
• Guide project teams and trade partners on troubleshooting performance issues.

Skills

HV/LV systems knowledge

DC systems expertise

Substations experience

SCADA/PLC troubleshooting

Networking/communications

Technical risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC/HMI programming

Network switches

Job description

Energy Storage - Controls Manager I or II (Commissioning Manager)

Location: Remote, up to 25% travel. Any home base location in the United States.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%

***We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position***

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Controls Manager I or II to join our Energy Storage group responsible for providing project executionand design technical leadership, as well as effective customer relationship management with new and existing customers. Support our continued growth by aiding in the development, roll‑out and execution of early‑stage Energy Storage planning and development service offerings and providing technical support throughout the testing and commissioning of Energy Storage projects.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Review design documents to ensure compliance with contract expectations, noting and resolving issues or conflicts that could impact installation or other trades involved with project
• Technical Electrical Support
• Review contractual design, commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements.
• Understanding of PPA and Interconnection design, testing and turnover requirements.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies
• Provide operational analysis and be able to provide technical guidance to Mortenson project teams and trade partners for troubleshooting performance issues
• Provide updates and guidance to customers regarding their questions/concerns regarding the performance of projects
• Provide guidance to Mortenson project teams with regards to what issues are/are not in Mortenson’s contractual scope to address/rectify
• Ability to simplify complex technical issues to audiences that are not as technically knowledgeable.

Project team support

• Coach, mentor and train field personnel, forepersons, and superintendents
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment
• Ensure crews have technical resources and support
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities
• Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program while at project site
• Assist with technical troubleshooting during commissioning as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience
• Low, medium, and high voltage technical knowledgeproficiency
• Specialized knowledge/experience in an area of electrical DC systems, low voltage AC systems, controls, and substations
• Current driver’s license
• Detailed understanding of utility-scale power plants utilizing inverter based resources and associated control schemes, ideally experience developing such control schemes
• Understanding of networking and communication systems as they pertain to utility-scale installations
• SCADA equipment programming and troubleshooting such as PLC’s, HMI’s, Network switches
• Working knowledge of latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods
• Electrical Construction Management- Physical electrical understanding and Cost issue understanding
• Understanding of testing associated with PPAs, LGIA’s, and Transmission System Operator requirements
• Strong Teamwork Orientation - Leader of people and issues, especially in a group and with a customer and many other technical parties
• Ability to work through technical and ambiguous electrical problems organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Technical consensus building capabilities, working with internal / external partners to define technical direction
• Technical risk understanding and how to manage it.

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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $125,600 - $188,400 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.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

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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.

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.