Construction Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar

About the Role

The position involves leading electrical engineering design, overseeing equipment procurement, and ensuring construction aligns with design drawings through QA/QC processes. It also includes coordinating with utilities for grid interconnection, performing system loss calculations, and developing collection system diagrams and construction details while fostering strong relationships with customers, architects, unions, and subcontractors. • Lead electrical engineering design, support, and procurement for solar construction projects • Determine optimal layout of collection systems considering overhead/underground constraints • Review manufacturer data for wiring, grounding, power factor, lightning protection, and generator outputs • Verify construction conforms to design drawings; conduct meetings and QA/QC • Provide technical expertise to all project parties and guide subcontractors during bidding and execution • Coordinate with local utilities for grid interconnection • Perform system loss calculations and develop one‑line diagrams and construction details • Maintain relationships with customers, architects, unions, and site visitors; coach team members • Ensure compliance with NEC, construction codes, and safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical design
• ▸system layout
• ▸procurement
• ▸qa/qc
• ▸grid interconnection
• ▸loss calculations

What You Bring

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, have at least three years of experience in electrical construction management or design, and possess a valid driver’s license. They should be familiar with NEC and construction codes, construction law, project management practices, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and related project applications. • Travel up to 100% across project sites • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering • Minimum 3 years of electrical construction management or design experience • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 100% • Knowledge of NEC code, construction law, and project management practices • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/web applications • Strong communication, active listening, and teamwork skills • Understanding of EEOP, affirmative action, and inclusive behaviors

Requirements

• ▸electrical engineering
• ▸3 years
• ▸nec code
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸driver’s license
• ▸project management

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $102,000 to $137,700, with higher rates for certain locations, and includes eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits feature comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) with a generous match, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans at no extra cost • 401(k) 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 • Base salary $102,000–$137,700 (higher in select locations) plus incentive plan

Work Environment

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