Innovation Engineer II/III — From Concepts to Scalable Solutions

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 84,100 - 133,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson's

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an Engineer II or III - Innovation to explore and advance innovative engineering concepts that improve Mortenson's engineering, construction, and delivery practices. This role emphasizes breadth, self-directed problem solving, and practical, scalable solutions aligned with Mortenson standards and industry best practices.

The position reports to an Engineering Lead and collaborates with Engineering Services, Operations, Innovation teams, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 2+ years of experience for Engineer II; 4+ years for Engineer III in a similar role.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience evaluating or implementing new technologies, tools, or workflows.

Responsibilities

• Independently explore new abstract problem spaces, technologies, and processes relevant to Mortenson's engineering and construction operations.
• Identify opportunities where innovation can improve safety, quality, cost, schedule, constructability, or scalability.
• Develop proofs-of-concept, prototypes, workflows, or analytical models to validate ideas before broader adoption.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and evaluate applicability to Mortenson projects.
• Apply cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge to evaluate and integrate solutions.
• Collaborate with discipline engineers to ensure innovations align with quality, design coordination, and constructability.
• Support design reviews, technical evaluations, and implementation planning where innovation intersects with engineered systems.

Skills

Engineering principles

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Ability to learn new domains

Travel readiness

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Engineer II or III - Innovation

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Engineer II or III - Innovation that will be responsible for identifying, exploring, developing, and advancing innovative engineering concepts that improve Mortenson's engineering, construction, and delivery practices. This role emphasizes technical breadth, selfdirected problem exploration, and the ability to move from abstract problem spaces to practical, scalable solutions in alignment with Mortenson standards and industry best practices. This position reports to an Engineering Lead and works closely with Engineering Services, Operations, Innovation teams, and external partners.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 2 and 3, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN (preferred) / Denver, CO / Fargo, ND / San Antonio, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovation & Exploration

• Independently explore new abstract problem spaces, technologies, and processes relevant to Mortenson's engineering and construction operations.
• Identify opportunities where innovation can improve safety, quality, cost, schedule, constructability, or scalability.
• Develop proofofconcepts, prototypes, workflows, or analytical models to validate ideas before broader adoption.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to Mortenson projects.

Technical & Engineering Contributions

• Apply broad, crossdisciplinary engineering knowledge (electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, automation, software, data, or construction processes) to evaluate and integrate solutions.
• Collaborate with disciplinespecific engineers to ensure innovations align with engineering quality expectations, design coordination, and constructability.
• Support or contribute to design reviews, technical evaluations, and implementation planning where innovation intersects with engineered systems.

MES Innovation Advancement

• Responsible for getting innovations across the finish line.
• Ensure all innovation efforts align with Mortenson legal and ethical guardrails.
• Translate external industry ideas into Mortensonready solutions, accounting for risk, scalability, and operational fit.

Collaboration & Influence

• Work effectively with internal stakeholders across Engineering Services, Operations, Innovation, and project teams.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Influence adoption of new ideas through data, testing, and practical demonstration rather than authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Working knowledge of the engineering, construction, or industrial project delivery industry.
• Experience evaluating or implementing new technologies, tools, processes, or workflows.
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical domains and synthesize information from multiple disciplines.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Microsoft Excel experience to track and analyze different components and combinations
• Familiarity with Mortenson, its engineering practices, standards, and culture (preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Engineer II Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role

Engineer III Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role

The base pay range for this role is $84,100 - $133,300. (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.

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

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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.

Let's Redefine Possible

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

• 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.