Engineer III - Power Studies and Design

Description

The engineer will evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques, adapt criteria as needed, and present findings to multiple stakeholders such as customers and project teams. Responsibilities include data analysis and calculations for substations up to 500 kV, reviewing vendor drawings and test reports, and providing engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, assisting on large complex projects, and developing study methodologies that align with customer requirements and Mortenson best practices.

• Coordinate overall design package and requirements with engineering and design team members.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, adapting and interpreting criteria.
• Interface and present to multiple stakeholders, including customers and project teams.
• Perform data analysis and engineering calculations for substations up to 500 kV.
• Review and approve equipment vendor drawings and test reports.
• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Assist engineers in completing large, complex projects.
• Develop and support study methodologies aligned with customer requirements and best practices.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to deliver projects.
• Verify construction conforms to electrical design drawings.
• Implement QA/QC processes.
• Develop and evaluate technical requirements for procurement and construction packages.
• Assist field personnel in resolving unexpected site conditions.
• Apply electrical power engineering theories and principles.
• Research engineering issues, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations.

Requirements

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Engineer III – Power Studies and Design to lead detailed engineering designs for high‑voltage substations, collection, and transmission projects supporting utility‑scale wind, solar, and storage generation. The role involves close collaboration with engineering and design teams to coordinate overall design packages and requirements. Primary responsibilities focus on power studies, including short‑circuit, reactive power, loss analysis using PSSE, and arc‑flash assessments with ETAP, as well as quality‑controlling the work of others. Positions are available in Minneapolis, MN; Fargo, ND; San Antonio, TX; and Denver, CO.

Collaboration with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers is required to ensure successful project delivery, verify construction aligns with design drawings, implement QA/QC processes, and develop technical requirements for procurement and construction packages. The engineer will assist field personnel in addressing unexpected site conditions and apply electrical power engineering theories while researching issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting recommendations. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Possess a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or related) from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Hold Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Ability to travel up to 10 % of the time.

Benefits

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an ABET‑accredited program and Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Candidates must be able to travel up to 10 % of the time. Compensation ranges from $93,400 to $126,100, with location‑based adjustments, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health tools, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym discounts.

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans at no additional cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tools and concierge services.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance