Energy Storage-Electrical Commissioning Engineer I | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer I to join their Energy Storage and Solutions Group. This role involves providing technical support throughout construction projects, requiring strong communication skills and a flexible mindset. You'll lead electrical engineering tasks, ensure compliance with designs, and collaborate with diverse teams. If you're dedicated, inventive, and ready to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to creating a lasting positive impact through innovative construction solutions.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid life and disability insurance

No-cost mental health tools

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead for electrical project aspects.
• Review manufacturer data and ensure compliance with designs.
• Communicate with utilities for project interconnection.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork Orientation

Detail Orientation

Customer Service Skills

Leadership Skills

Cross-Cultural Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Energy Storage-Electrical Commissioning Engineer I

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer I to join our Energy Storage and Solutions Group to provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact 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.

Travel-50% or on Rotation

Locations Include: United States

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work project
• Figure out the 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 is in agreement with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
• 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 resource throughout the project
• Communicate with local utilities to ensure the project can interconnect to the electrical grid
• Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)
• Develop one-line diagrams of collection a system and substations, as well as standard details of electrical construction that are typical to Mortenson projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• This is a traveling field position
• Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and run multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law, generally accepted business practices, construction techniques, and project management practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Interpret and communicate Mortenson policies effectively
• Open to change based on diverse input and feedback
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels
• Consistent record of including diverse team members when assigning challenging and high-profile tasks
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus

PREFERRED:

• Electrical construction management or electrical design experience preferred
• Utility experience preferred

A few benefits offered include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• 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
• Adoption Assistance

The base compensation range for this role is: $79,000 - $106,700 (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, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

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.

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, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.