Remote Lean Engineer: Battery Storage & CI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous 1

Paid time off, holidays and other paid

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Engineer to support our Battery Energy Storage projects by applying kaizen-based continuous improvement, 5S, and Flow Construction to enhance safety and efficiency. The role is 50% remote and requires up to 75% travel across project sites in the United States.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in continuous improvement principles, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to influence through relationships with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience.
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches.
• Provide feedback to leadership on lean methods and cross-project sharing.
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite.
• Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project teams.
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure adherence to standardized work.
• Assist superintendents and forepersons in daily planning and work management.
• Promote one-piece flow and reduce batching practices.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Facilitation

Communication

Travel readiness

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

5S

Flow Construction

Kaizen

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Engineer to support our Battery Energy Storage projects by applying kaizen-based continuous improvement, 5S, and Flow Construction to enhance safety and efficiency. The role is 50% remote and requires up to 75% travel across project sites in the United States.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in continuous improvement principles, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to influence through relationships with diverse teams.