Robotics Innovation Engineer - Civil

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, pilot, and scale autonomous systems, robotic technologies, construction process improvements, automation initiatives, and custom-built tools.
• Help guide the development and refinement of products based on field experience and operational needs.
• Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions.
• Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment.
• Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property.
• Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements.
• Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms.
• Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions.
• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management).
• 2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields.
• Construction experience or adjacent field preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong comprehension of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills.
• Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities.

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.
• Gym Membership Discount Program.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $77,000 - $115,600 MAX. (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.

Schedule

This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

About Mortenson

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