Robotics Innovation Engineer - Civil

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (1

vision coverage included

Dental plan

401k with generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other PTO

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health resources and W‑

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an Innovation Engineer to advance robotics, autonomy, and transformative innovations from concept to deployment on projects. You will bridge field operations, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to translate field feedback into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, and performance.

The role involves piloting autonomous systems, robotics, and automation initiatives, and shaping products based on field needs. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or bachelor’s in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management).
• 2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields.
• Construction experience or adjacent field preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change.
• Strong understanding of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills.
• Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and feasibility for each concept.
• Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and outcomes.
• Identify and partner with internal/external agents to design, test innovative products or systems.
• Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment.
• Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect IP.
• Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Change agent

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Construction Management

Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Innovation Engineer

SUMMARY

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for advancing robotics, autonomy, and other transformative innovations from concept through full-scale deployment across our projects. This role serves as the bridge between field operations, technology partners, and internal stakeholders, translating real-world jobsite feedback into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, and operational performance. Responsibilities include evaluating, piloting, and scaling autonomous systems, robotic technologies, construction process improvements, automation initiatives, and custom-built tools, while helping guide the development and refinement of products based on field experience and operational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and development feasibility for each concept
• Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions
• Identify and partner with internal and external agents to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems
• Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment
• Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property
• Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements
• Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms
• Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management)
• 2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields
• Construction experience or adjacent field preferred
• Current driver's license
• Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change
• Strong comprehension of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges
• Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills
• Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 50%

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

The base pay range for this role is $77,00 MIN - $115,600 MAX.

(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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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.