Engineer V

SUMMARY  Mortenson is currently seeking a Engineer V - Solar that 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 for 90 – 500+ MWdc size projects Coordinate PV electrical design with internal Mortenson EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) teams  Lead 2-3 PV electrical design projects with team Provide quality reviews of team’s engineering designs Coordinate PV electrical design with other engineering teams such as civil, structural, and substation  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 Working knowledge of NEC code, NESC and IEEE codes/standards   QUALIFICATIONS PE license preferred, EIT required Lead design and completed multiple utility scale solar projects including coordination with civil and structural engineering design teams 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 25%  Understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies Developing project management and analytical problem solving skills  Developing knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV     Engineer V Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements  Developing team leadership and influencing skills Extensive knowledge of or are familiar with software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, etc. Professional Engineering (PE) license is expected or can be acquired within 6 months Experience in the T&D industry   ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings. This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.   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      Engineer V MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum 10 years’ experience   The base pay range for this role is $128,200-192,300   (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%). This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.   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.    #LI-GC1 #LI-remote   Please make note:  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.