Design Phase Engineer I

About the Role

The engineer will assist in establishing and managing project budgets, scope expectations, and budget trending logs, as well as creating and managing project schedules and key milestones. They will also support regulatory approval, bid package preparation, bid analysis, subcontractor selection, and escalation of technical design concerns. • Support project team in aligning scope, budget, and schedule for construction readiness • Establish and manage project budgets, scope expectations, and budget trending logs • Create and manage project schedules, track key milestones, and hold team members accountable • Assist with regulatory approval and permitting processes • Prepare bid packages and contract manuals • Support bid analysis and subcontractor selection • Identify and escalate technical design and specification concerns

Key Responsibilities

• ▸budget management
• ▸schedule management
• ▸regulatory approval
• ▸bid packages
• ▸bid analysis
• ▸design escalation

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Engineer I to support project leadership during the design phase, focusing on customer experience, financial performance, scheduling, estimating, design, and planning, and ensuring a smooth transition to construction operations. The role involves collaborating with the project team to align scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining excellent financial performance. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field, and have at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and related web applications is required, and the role may require up to 100% travel. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or related field • Minimum two years of relevant experience • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and related web applications • Ability to travel up to 100%

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸2+ yrs
• ▸ms office
• ▸ms project
• ▸travel
• ▸design

Benefits

Mortenson offers a comprehensive benefits package for non‑craft employees working 25+ hours per week, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, paid time off, employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance, a no‑cost mental health tool, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. The base pay range for this position is $84,100 to $113,000, with higher ranges for certain locations (e.g., Denver, CO and Chicago, IL at +5%, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR at +10%, Washington, D.C. at +12.5%). Base pay is determined by knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity, and the role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. • Medical, vision, and dental coverage • 401(k) 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 tool and concierge services • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program • Base salary $84,100‑$113,000, with location adjustments (+5% to +12.5%) • Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan

Work Environment

Office Full-Time