Industrialized Equipment Specialist- Solar

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription vision plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Industrialized Equipment Specialist to join the Solar group in Fridley, MN. You will lead the build, deployment, readiness and continuous improvement of specialized construction equipment, coordinating from planning through completion and ensuring thorough documentation and safe operation.

This role requires strong cross-functional coordination, hands-on equipment knowledge, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 1+ years of construction equipment, manufacturing, fabrication, fleet operations, procurement, or related professional experience, or 2+ years of equivalent relevant experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience coordinating equipment builds, fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, commissioning, maintenance, or field deployment.
• Ability to maintain controlled technical documentation, including drawings, bills of material, specifications, parts lists, equipment configurations, manuals, service records, and change history.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, material planning, inventory, supplier coordination, purchase orders, billing, rental, maintenance, repair, and service processes.
• Ability to read and apply basic mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, controls, or equipment service information and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new specialized equipment builds from planning through completion, serving as the central point of coordination among leads, technicians, and suppliers.
• Maintain design, build, and configuration documentation including drawings, BOMs, specs, manuals, and change records.
• Plan material requirements; source and order parts; create POs; monitor lead times; resolve shortages blocking builds.
• Develop and maintain build plans, schedules, QA checks, and completion records; coordinate fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and project teams to resolve build issues and ensure safety and readiness for field use.
• Gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities; coordinate equipment modifications and future designs.
• Support demonstrations, pilots, field validation, startup, training, and deployment activities as applicable.
• Maintain fleet and inventory records including asset location, condition, and deployment history.
• Coordinate forecasting, allocation, mobilization, transfers, demobilization, and project readiness.
• Coordinate inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, recalls, warranties, and vendor support.

Skills

Equipment builds

Documentation

Purchasing & planning

Field deployment

Cross-functional coordination

Travel up to 25%

Education

Associate degree and 1+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP / fleet maintenance software

Job description

Industrialized Equipment Specialist- Solar

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an Equipment Specialist to join the Industrialization team within our Solar group to support the build, deployment, readiness, and continuous improvement of specialized and industrialized construction equipment. A major focus of this role is coordinating new equipment builds from planning through completion, including maintaining design and configuration documentation, ordering parts, coordinating outside suppliers and internal technicians, supporting testing and commissioning, and incorporating field feedback into equipment improvements. The position also coordinates equipment lifecycle activities among Industrialization, project teams, Equipment Facility teams, field technicians, Buyers, suppliers, accounting partners, and ESM HQ Leadership (Equipment Management, Procedure, and Manufacturing).

Location: Fridley, MN (onsite)

Travel Expectation: 25%

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate new specialized equipment builds from planning through completion, serving as the central point of coordination among technical leads, internal technicians, equipment facilities, outside fabricators, suppliers, and other partners.
• Maintain accurate design, build, and configuration documentation, including drawings, bills of material, specifications, manuals, parts lists, change records, inspection records, and standard work.
• Plan material requirements; source and order parts, components, equipment, and services; create purchase orders; monitor lead times; and resolve shortages or supplier issues that could affect build schedules.
• Develop and maintain build plans, priorities, schedules, status reporting, quality checks, and completion records; coordinate fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, commissioning, and delivery activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, technical leads, technicians, suppliers, and project teams to resolve build issues, clarify requirements, manage design or configuration changes, and ensure equipment is safe, complete, documented, and ready for field use.
• Gather feedback and lessons learned from technicians, operators, and project teams; identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities; and coordinate equipment modifications, standardization, reliability improvements, and future design requirements.
• Support equipment demonstrations, pilots, field validation, startup, commissioning, operator and technician training, and broader deployment or commercialization activities, as applicable.
• Maintain fleet and inventory records, including asset location, availability, condition, configuration, service status, deployment history, spare parts, and build materials.
• Coordinate equipment forecasting, allocation, mobilization, transfers, demobilization, returns, deliveries, and project readiness, including pre-mobilization planning with site leadership.
• Coordinate inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, recalls, warranties, technical support, and resolution of equipment failures with the responsible teams and suppliers.
• Interpret and communicate utilization, availability, downtime, reliability, maintenance, cost, build-status, and forecast information; lead equipment review meetings and follow through on required actions.
• Process and reconcile contracts, invoices, work orders, fleet charges, rentals, repairs, and vendor billing in coordination with accounting, project teams, and suppliers.
• Provide responsive equipment solutions and support to internal customers, including vehicle ordering, DOT registration and inquiries, and coordination with carriers and third-party rental or service providers.
• Participate in the equipment facility safety program, environmental surveys, Mortenson's Zero Injury policy, LEAN, 5S, standardization, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships across functions, organizational levels, and diverse backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree and 1+ years of construction equipment, manufacturing, fabrication, fleet operations, procurement, or related professional experience, or 2+ years of equivalent relevant experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience coordinating equipment builds, fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, commissioning, maintenance, or field deployment.
• Ability to maintain controlled technical documentation, including drawings, bills of material, specifications, parts lists, equipment configurations, manuals, service records, and change history.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, material planning, inventory, supplier coordination, purchase orders, billing, rental, maintenance, repair, and service processes.
• Ability to read and apply basic mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, controls, or equipment service information and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical partners.
• Strong cross-functional coordination, planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, and follow-through; able to manage multiple priorities and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to collect field feedback, analyze build and fleet information, identify trends, and coordinate practical equipment improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using fleet, maintenance, inventory, purchasing, or enterprise resource planning systems.
• Positive, professional, customer-focused communicator who listens effectively and is open to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support equipment builds, suppliers, project mobilizations, deployments, training, and field needs.

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

The base pay range for this role is $76,600 - $95,800 (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.

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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.

Other Items to Note:

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
• 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.