Technology Engineer I - Structured Cabling

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off, holidays and other paid

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tools

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Technology Engineer I - Structured Cabling to support the planning, installation, testing, and turnover of building technology and low-voltage systems on project sites. You will partner with project teams and trade partners to ensure work is safe, high quality, and aligned with contract documents through successful commissioning and closeout.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, with potential 100% remote options, this role requires up to 75% travel and involves RFIs/CCDs,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical education or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2+ years in a similar role with building technology and low-voltage systems knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and submittals; basic change management concepts
• Travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

• Assist with basis of design and constructability reviews by gathering field conditions and documenting impacts
• Support project planning, coordinate with field supervision and trade partners, track milestones
• Assist with RFIs, CCDs, and as-built documentation; communicate field impacts
• Verify materials, equipment, and quantities align with submittals and contract requirements
• Perform field walks and document status for low-voltage/technology systems
• Support quality control through inspections and recording deficiencies
• Maintain project documentation including submittals, test results, and turnover packs
• Assist with commissioning and testing, coordinate test readiness, document results
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and coordinate with vendors and trades
• Support closeout through punch list validation and turnover documentation
• Ensure safety and quality with project teams

Skills

Technical education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

Technology Engineer I – Structured Cabling

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Technology Engineer I - Structured Cabling to join our team. This role will support the planning, installation, testing, and turnover of building technology and low-voltage systems. This role partners with project teams and trade partners to help ensure work is executed safely, meets quality requirements, aligns with contract documents, and is documented for successful commissioning and closeout.

Location: Minneapolis, MN (will consider 100% remote)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with basis of design and constructability reviews by gathering field conditions, identifying constraints, and documenting impacts to design intent.
• Support project planning by helping develop work plans, coordinating with field supervision and trade partners, and tracking progress against milestones.
• Support design coordination and change management by assisting with RFIs, CCDs, and as-built documentation; communicate field impacts to the project team.
• Assist with technology scope buyout and procurement by verifying materials, equipment, and quantities align with approved submittals, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Verify deliveries and storage conditions; elevate discrepancies, damage, or nonconforming materials to senior staff for resolution.
• Support installation oversight for low-voltage/technology systems (e.g., structured cabling, pathways, wireless, security, audio/visual, DAS, and related infrastructure) by performing field walks and documenting status.
• Participate in quality control activities by performing inspections, documenting deficiencies, and supporting closure of nonconformance items.
• Maintain organized project documentation including submittals, test results, O&M information, redlines/as-builts, and turnover packages.
• Assist with commissioning and testing by coordinating test readiness, attending tests, documenting results, and tracking corrective actions.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting support to field teams; elevate complex issues and coordinate with vendors, commissioning agents, and trade partners as needed.
• Support project closeout by helping verify punch list completion, turnover requirements, and customer training documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of technical education from an accredited institute and/or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role, including working knowledge of building technology and low-voltage systems (pathways, cabling, security, wireless, AV, DAS, and/or related components)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and submittals; basic understanding of change management (RFIs/CCDs) and contract requirements
• Ability to travel up to 75%

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

The base compensation range for this role is:$78,800 - $98,500. 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, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

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.

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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.