Construction Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar

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%

Benefits

• 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

About Mortenson

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm. 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.

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.