Energy Storage - Lean Engineer

Mortenson; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with company-mort

Paid time off holidays and leaves

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Engineer to support Battery Energy Storage project teams with Mortenson’s kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, 5S, and Flow Construction. The role is 50% remote and 50% travel, enabling collaboration across sites and with field teams to improve safety and efficiency.

The candidate will partner with project leadership, facilitate improvement events, and promote standard work and continuous improvement practices on site while supporting daily planning and flow

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application.
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments.
• Effective trainer and facilitator with strong communication.
• Ability to influence through relationship building.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches.
• Provide regular feedback on lean methods and cross-project sharing.
• Support continuous improvement onsite and coordinate improvement events.
• Reinforce 5S standards and apply flow construction to projects.
• Assist forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches.
• Promote one-piece flow and reduce batching in self-perform work.
• Collaborate with trade partners and project teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

5S

Flow construction

Continuous improvement

Effective trainer/facilitator

Change management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Equivalent mix of education and field experience

Internship or prior construction experience

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Engineer that will support our Battery Energy Storage group's project teams with applying Mortenson’s kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, as well as 5S and Flow Construction, to enhance work safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes. This position is 50% remote, 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on lean approaches and cross-project sharing
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project team and experts
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing application of tools
• Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Support project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
• Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce and trade partners
• Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards
• Support flow and work management onsite
• Participate in flow schedule development for work phases
• Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Promote one-piece flow for self-perform work and reduce batching practices
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver’s license
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Effective trainer and facilitator
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 75%

A few benefits offered include:

• 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 $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.

Please 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.

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.