Mortenson
Overview
Engineering Lead-Studies | Mortenson role at Mortenson. Lead Engineer for Power System Studies, responsible for a broad range of detailed engineering designs for high voltage substation, collection, and transmission systems for utility scale Wind, Solar and Storage projects. Lead the Power Systems Studies team, perform QA/QC and stamping of reports (Short Circuit, Reactive Power, Losses in PSSE; TOV and Harmonics in PSCAD; Arc Flash in ETAP). Include resource management for the studies team – managing schedules and competing priorities for successful execution of all commitments. Communicate results to stakeholders and project owners and act as the subject matter expert on the studies performed.
Hiring locations
Preferred: Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, San Antonio, TX, or Denver, CO. Remote locations would be considered with periodic travel.
Responsibilities
Managed other team members and worked through personnel issues successfully
Managed team scheduling and balancing competing priorities for successful implementation of the work for the team
Responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design package and requirements
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria by using judgment in making adaptations and modifications and providing interpretations and conclusions with support from other Engineers
Interface and present to multiple stakeholders (e.g. customer decision-makers, project teams, etc.)
Perform data analysis and basic engineering calculations required for designs from low voltage through 500 kV substations
Assist with the review and approval of equipment vendor drawings and test reports on equipment from manufacturers
Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction
Mentor, coach and develop junior team members
Assists higher and lower-level engineers in the completion of large complex projects
Support studies methodology development that shape analysis practices aligned with customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects
Verify that construction agrees with electrical engineering design drawings
Assist in the implementation of a QA/QC process
Assist in the development and evaluation of the technical requirements for procurement and construction packages
Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions
Experienced in electrical power engineering theories and principles
Experienced in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel up to 15%
Qualifications
Degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program
10+ years of related work experience in system studies, ideally for wind, solar, storage projects, including modeling inverter generation systems with understanding of power flows, short circuit, reactive power, losses, TOV, harmonics, and arc flash; ability to communicate results in report format and verbally
Professional Engineering (PE) certification
Strongly preferred Masters or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related Engineering program
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug plans with 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 $108,600 - $162,900. (Actual range is higher for certain office locations with additional percentages.) Base pay is positioned within the range based on factors including knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
Notes
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 Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) with expertise across markets like 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 Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
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Hiring locations
Preferred: Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, San Antonio, TX, or Denver, CO. Remote locations would be considered with periodic travel.
Responsibilities
Managed other team members and worked through personnel issues successfully
Managed team scheduling and balancing competing priorities for successful implementation of the work for the team
Responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design package and requirements
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria by using judgment in making adaptations and modifications and providing interpretations and conclusions with support from other Engineers
Interface and present to multiple stakeholders (e.g. customer decision-makers, project teams, etc.)
Perform data analysis and basic engineering calculations required for designs from low voltage through 500 kV substations
Assist with the review and approval of equipment vendor drawings and test reports on equipment from manufacturers
Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction
Mentor, coach and develop junior team members
Assists higher and lower-level engineers in the completion of large complex projects
Support studies methodology development that shape analysis practices aligned with customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects
Verify that construction agrees with electrical engineering design drawings
Assist in the implementation of a QA/QC process
Assist in the development and evaluation of the technical requirements for procurement and construction packages
Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions
Experienced in electrical power engineering theories and principles
Experienced in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel up to 15%
Qualifications
Degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program
10+ years of related work experience in system studies, ideally for wind, solar, storage projects, including modeling inverter generation systems with understanding of power flows, short circuit, reactive power, losses, TOV, harmonics, and arc flash; ability to communicate results in report format and verbally
Professional Engineering (PE) certification
Strongly preferred Masters or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related Engineering program
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug plans with 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 $108,600 - $162,900. (Actual range is higher for certain office locations with additional percentages.) Base pay is positioned within the range based on factors including knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
Notes
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 Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) with expertise across markets like 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 Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
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