Solar Construction Quality Engineer I/II – Travel 25–50%

Mortenson; Texas; Remote; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Quality Engineer I or II for our Solar group to implement the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects, monitor quality performance, and lead corrective actions across mechanical and electrical scopes.

The role requires a relevant engineering degree, 1–2 years of experience, and willingness to travel 25–50% (up to 75%). Base pay ranges are disclosed; opportunities for progression exist between levels I and II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum one year of experience within the design, engineering, manufacturing, or construction industry
• Solar or renewables experience preferred
• Current driver's license
• Ability to conduct constructability reviews, quality reviews of design documents, shop drawing reviews, and submittal reviews for assigned scopes of work
• Knowledge of EPC contracts, construction documents, and the design-bid-build process
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of solar mechanical and electrical scopes (piles, trackers, modules, terminations, grounding and bonding)
• Self-starter, independent worker, and proficient in MS Office, Procore, Build Cognition and ArcGIS applications (e.g., Quick Capture, Survey123)
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Basic knowledge of construction processes, systems, and project management
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback

Responsibilities

• Foster strong teamwork orientation and promote diversity
• Build strong cross-cultural relationships and influence others at all levels, resolving cross-cultural conflicts appropriately
• Serve as a technical resource and guide for project team staff, coaching Quality Technicians, field/project engineers, and Craft QC personnel
• Implement and support execution of the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and 3-Phase Process for all assigned projects from notice to proceed through final acceptance
• Monitorquality inspection of materials and work, track and monitor QA inspections across mechanical and electrical scopes, and identify non-conformances with project requirements
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions, including Engineer of Record communication, quality incident reporting, and root-cause analysis support
• Complete Project Quality Assessments/Audits and guide corrective and preventive actions, ensuring open communication and collaboration with assigned projects
• Train and manage project personnel on their roles, responsibilities, and processes to support Mortenson's Quality System
• Discuss and resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring design documents meet customer requirements
• Capture and share best practices used on the project, and identify opportunities to enhance margin or minimize risk through means-and-methods or material selection
• Write and maintain procedures, process maps, and standard work to support consistent quality execution
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Verify punch-list management and closeout verification and validations
• Support preconstruction planning, golden-row installation, and supplier and factory-acceptance activities

Skills

Strong teamwork orientation

Active listening

Effective communication

Self-starter

Independent worker

MS Office proficiency

Procore

Build Cognition

ArcGIS applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Build Cognition

ArcGIS (e.g., Quick Capture, Survey123)

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Quality Engineer I or II for our Solar group to implement the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects, monitor quality performance, and lead corrective actions across mechanical and electrical scopes.

The role requires a relevant engineering degree, 1–2 years of experience, and willingness to travel 25–50% (up to 75%). Base pay ranges are disclosed; opportunities for progression exist between levels I and II.