Job DescriptionEngineer III -
SolarSUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking a Solar Engineer IIIthat will provide design services, as well as effective customer relationship management with new and existing customers for the Engineering Services team.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work for solar collection systems.
- Decide the best layout of collection system; including consideration of constraints such as overhead/underground, follow roads/cross country, and junction box locations
- Review manufacturer's data to determine extent of scope for electrical portion of project; including wiring requirements and electrical characteristics (i.e. grounding requirements, power factor ranges, lightning protection requirements, generator outputs, etc.)
- Verify that construction is in agreement with electrical engineering design drawings
- Lead the electrical engineering design through use of submittals, transmittals, and requests for information
- Provide technical expertise to all parties concerned
- Assist with technical questions during the bidding process and provide electrical engineering resource throughout the project
- Communicate with owners, vendors, local utilities to advance the electrical design of the project.
- Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized), preliminary short circuit and reactive power calculations for pursuit level designs.
- Perform system grounding studies in CDEGS
- Determine installation details for the scopes of work, including conduit and grounding details.
- Specify equipment ratings to aid in procurement
- Develop one-line diagrams of collection a system and substations, as well as standard details of electrical construction that are typical to Mortenson projects
- Work with the field teams to understand design changes to improve field work. Participate in lessons learned meetings to learn from past projects.
- Handle engineering work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
- Deep understanding of solar collection system design
- Ampacity, grounding, short circuit, losses, reactive power understanding and capabilities
- Be able to lead technical discussions on their scope of work
QUALIFICATIONS - Working knowledge of NEC code, NESC and IEEE codes/standards
- Basic understanding of design and construction techniques and project management practices
- Possess basic understanding of engineering/construction generally accepted business practices
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- EIT and PE license preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree that allows electrical PE licensure
- Four - eight years in electrical design
- Current driver's license
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 pay range for this role is $93,400 - $126,100. (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.
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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.
About UsMortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.
Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.
It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002.
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