Senior Construction Electrical Engineer I- Solar

Mortenson; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 99,500 - 134,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I for their Solar group to provide technical support throughout construction projects. Responsibilities include overseeing electrical designs and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. This role requires 100% travel. Offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design.
• Current driver’s license required.
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of projects.
• Verify construction aligns with electrical engineering design drawings.
• Communicate with local utilities for grid interconnection.

Skills

Electrical construction management

Electrical design

Effective communication

Project management

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Active listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Construction Electrical Engineer I- Solar

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I to join our Solar group that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project.

Location: CA (Fresno and surrounding area)

Travel: This is a 100% travel position, and locations may vary based on the project.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work projects
• Determine best layout of collection systems considering constraints (overhead/underground, roads/cross country, junction box locations)
• Review manufacturer’s data for electrical scope (wiring requirements, electrical characteristics, grounding, power factor, lightning protection, generator outputs)
• Verify construction aligns with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings and QA/QC
• Lead electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through submittals, transmittals, and RFIs
• Provide technical expertise to all parties involved
• Ensure subcontractors understand project scope during bidding and provide electrical engineering support throughout the project
• Communicate with local utilities for grid interconnection
• Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)
• Develop one-line diagrams of collection systems and substations, and standard electrical construction details
• Maintain relationships with site visitors (customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors)
• Run site work and logistics efficiently, offering improvement suggestions
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, provide effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• Current driver’s license
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project, and web applications
• Active listening skills and effective communication
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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

Base pay range: $99,500 MIN - $134,300 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.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.