Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Construction Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar
Senior Electrical Engineer providing technical support for solar construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead and support electrical aspects of solar construction projects. • Determine optimal collection‑system layout considering overhead/underground constraints and junction‑box locations. • Review manufacturer data for wiring, grounding, power factor, lightning protection, and generator outputs. • Verify construction aligns with engineering drawings and conduct QA/QC meetings. • Manage electrical design, equipment procurement, submittals, transmittals, and RFIs. • Provide technical expertise to all parties and ensure subcontractors understand scope during bidding. • Coordinate with local utilities for grid interconnection and perform loss calculations. • Develop one‑line diagrams, collection‑system and substation details, and standard construction details. • Maintain relationships with site visitors, architects, union representatives, and subcontractors. • Lead site logistics, suggest improvements, and coach team members while managing performance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical design
- ▸collection layout
- ▸data review
- ▸qa/qc verification
- ▸grid interconnection
- ▸one‑line diagrams
What You Bring
The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, at least three years of experience in electrical construction management or design, a valid driver’s license, and a basic understanding of construction law, NEC code, and project‑management practices. Candidates should have intermediate Microsoft Office skills, strong active‑listening and communication abilities, and be able to travel up to 100% of the time.
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸3 years
- ▸driver's license
- ▸nec code
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸communication
Benefits
Benefits for non‑craft, non‑union employees working 25+ hours/week include medical, prescription drug, vision and dental plans, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employer‑paid life, AD&D and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount. The base pay range is $102,000‑$137,700, with higher ranges for certain locations, and the position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
Work Environment
Field